Goosenecks Overlook

If you are looking for maximum visual drama with minimal physical effort, Goosenecks Overlook is impossible to beat. Requiring just a short 10-minute walk from the parking area, this ultra-short path terminates at a railed, bird's-eye observation point hanging directly over a dizzying geological wonder. The trail takes you straight to the edge of a sheer canyon rim where the earth drops violently away. Looking down, you are treated to a view of the canyon floor 800 feet below, where ancient Sulphur Creek has spent millions of years carving a series of tight, dramatic, hairpin "gooseneck" switchbacks through the dark layers of Moenkopi sandstone. The scale is immense, and the sound of the rushing water echoing up the canyon walls adds an auditory magic to the stark desert silence. Because it is fully railed at the viewpoint, it provides a safe, thrilling look into the abyss for families with children. Since it shares a trailhead with Sunset Point, visitors should always pair these two quick strolls together for a spectacular double-feature.