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WATERFALLS BEYOND GRAND CANYON
Okay, so Arizona – and the grand Canyon for that matter – don't exactly conjure up images of lush landscapes and waterfalls.
But there are … a few waterfalls beyond the Grand Canyon West region. While on your Grand Canyon vacation, check out the following waterfalls. The following are located in Arizona and if you're in the vicinity of these waterfalls they are worthwhile stops on your travel itinerary.
Grand Falls
This waterfall is 190 feet high and is accessed from Flagstaff, AZ. From Flagstaff, take Exit 211 at Winona and continue for just over two miles to Leupp Road. Turn right and continue for 20 miles to an unpaved and unsighed Indian Road 6910. Turn left and follow the rough road for almost 10 miles to a turnoff on your left, which leads to an overlook of the waterfall. This waterfall is muddy. The Colorado River, its source, is a muddy a river and as a result Grand Falls is more of a mudfall than a waterfall, but it's still a worthwhile sight and at times is compared to "a miniature Niagara Falls."
Encinoso Falls
This is a 200-foot-high waterfall enjoyed after hiking only one mile. To get there, travel to Sedona, AZ, approximately 115 miles south of the Grand Canyon's South Rim. From Sedona, at the junction of Highway 89a and 179, drive a little over five miles to the Encinosa Picnic Area. Note: This waterfall can be raging, or trickling so keep your expectations in check. It's been suggested that spring might be the best time to view this waterfall. Either way this region is scenic and will get you back to nature during your Grand Canyon vacation, especially when you have pent-up energy to spend and want to stretch your legs.
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