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The most popular viewing times are sunrise or sunset, mainly because the Canyon walls glow a beautiful warm colour with the reflected light, and also because this avoids having to be out in the intense midday sun.
The main viewing point is at the northern end of the Canyon, and the view across the Canyon from here is probably the most photographed shot. The viewing point is easily accessible by a gravel road.
Hiker's View Point, just a short drive away, is the start of the 85 km Fish River hiking trail. As well as being another spectacular view of the Canyon, it also offers a fantastic perspective of just how steep the Canyon walls really are.
An 18 km gravel road also goes along the eastern side of the Canyon to a series of other viewing points, all of which give a different perspective of the view from the Canyon edge.
It is possible to drive in a 2WD down to the Sulphur Spring viewing point, approximately 7 km down this road, and a short walk leads you to a wonderful view down the Canyon gorge.
It is advisable to take a torch if you are going to view the sunset, because the path is quite uneven and you may stumble in the dark.
A 4WD is needed to drive to the southernmost viewing point at Eagles Rock.
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