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Protected area in northern Arizona
Photo: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument is a national monument in the remote northwest of Arizona with an area of , protecting the western edge of the Grand Canyon and lots of desert. The national monument's name is often shortened to Parashant National Monument, often to prevent confusion with the Grand Canyon National Park.
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It is here where the western end of the North Rim officially ends. The point is so remote, that on some days, you may be able to see about 100 miles (160 km) across to the west, and some views of the Grand Canyon (the larger bit, that is) east.
It is one of the two largest springs of the Pakoon Basin. Getting here can be done along Highway 111 (Pakoon Springs), but do note that coming here in summer is not advisable due to the heat and low elevation.
A historic ranch ruin and perhaps one of the few evidences of civilization (apart from the 4WD tracks) visible in the park.
A former copper mining site that's now in ruins today. There's pretty much nothing in site for kilometers on end, and the road to get here is actually pretty treacherous – so treacherous to the point where pickup trucks may not make it.
This overlook is on the border between Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument and the Grand Canyon National Park, with some rather impressive views of the Grand Canyon – but without all the crowds. Many choose to camp in the nearby areas to get some good views of the sunrise and sunset.
Oak Grove can give you very different thoughts, depending on your interests. For some, it might be "just another old cattle ranch", while for others, it tells the story of what life was like in the ranches, the tough, treacherous conditions, of hardship and drought – and this ranch is a perfect example of that.
A one-mile (1.6-kilometer) trail leading to the Pakoon Springs off from County Road 111. The wildlife scenery seen in this trail is the typical Mojave Desert type and according to the NPS, the best time to attempt this trail is in spring (March-May), and is a great place to observe birds.
As this is one of the United States' most remote parks on the contiguous 48, getting into Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument can only be done via a good 4WD.
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