Climbing This Historic Arizona Fire Tower Delivers Sweeping Views of Lush Forests and Rugged Canyons

Ninety-two open metal steps stand between you and one of the quietest big views in Arizona. This 1936 fire tower rises about 80 feet above a sea of ponderosa pines, with the Grand Canyon peeking out to the north and mountain peaks fading into the south. Getting there takes a short drive down a dirt road and costs nothing at all. For anyone who loves a small effort with a giant payoff, this climb delivers. A Steel Sentinel in the Kaibab National Forest © Grandview Lookout Tower, Grand Canyon Vill