Vulcans Throne, Grand Canyon Colorado River

Vulcans Throne in the Grand Canyon National Park is an incredible rock feature that sits high above the Colorado River. In fact, it is part of a much larger overlook, one that visitors frequent all year round. It can either be viewed from upon the North Rim or from the bottom of a raft.

Whether rafting or hiking, the North Rim in the Grand Canyon National Park is a great place to experience the Colorado River and the many viewpoints and overlooks that are available. In fact, one of the largest is also famous for its large stone feature, the Vulcans Throne. It has attracted thousands of people for very many years.

The throne is luckily in one area that is more accessible than the rest of the North Rim. In fact, it is a part of the Tuweep overlook, a remote plateau that stretches far and wide for as far as the eye can see. The throne sits at its edge, overhanging the Colorado River. However getting there still requires some effort.

There is only dirt road that can reach to plateau. This begins as far away as Utah and heads through other Arizona parks and monuments, stretching across the desert until it reaches the Grand Canyon. Unfortunately it is also known as one of the most inhospitable roads due to intense heat, sharp grades and uneven patches. Cars can still make the passage, but rain and flood waters can cause problems.

The throne is very popular with hikers and backcountry campers, though camping is only permitted ½ a mile from the canyon's edge. The view is renowned and there is a trail that leads down towards to the canyon floor and river, allowing for a different perspective of the throne.

The throne is in fact a huge piece of rock that sits some three thousand feet above the river. It seems solid enough, but hikers are cautioned to avoid wandering right to the edge as some sections are cracked and possibly uneven.