Echo Cliffs (Arizona)

The Echo Cliffs form a prominent escarpment in northern Arizona, running along US 89 between Cameron and Page on the Navajo Nation. They mark the dramatic western drop of the Kaibito Plateau toward the gorge of the Little Colorado River.

Not strictly — they stand east of Grand Canyon National Park, but they overlook the Little Colorado River gorge near where it flows toward the Colorado River. Driving US 89 toward the Grand Canyon's Desert View entrance gives you the classic Echo Cliffs views.

They are layered sedimentary rocks, dominated by colorful Paleozoic sandstones and limestones that give the slope its banded look. The cliffs are a well-known landmark of the Colorado Plateau's uplifted geology.

The cliffs lie within the Navajo Nation, so backcountry hiking and climbing require permission, a permit, or an authorized guide rather than free access. Casual visitors typically enjoy the formations from highway pull-offs along US 89.