Theodore Roosevelt Directions from Phoenix. One of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon draws more than 4 million visitors per year. There are many ways to see the Grand Canyon. You might start with a walk along the Rim Trail on the brink of the great chasm that slices a mile into the Earth's crust.
Day hikes along the rim or down into the canyon vary in length from four hours to a full day.
Or you may prefer to take to the sky in a flightseeing tour of the canyon. 180 north or Hwy. 40 to Williams, then north on Hwy. Top Directions from Phoenix. The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is located 226 miles north of Phoenix.