Eagle Point

5 min read Updated November 2026 Compare all tours

Eagle Point is a viewpoint on the rim of Grand Canyon West, on the Hualapai Reservation. Here a rock formation resembles a giant eagle with its wings spread. The Hualapai name for the place, Sa’ Nyu Wa, refers to that shape, and the operator calls the area home to the Skywalk, Eagle Rock and the Native American Village. Grand Canyon West is run by Grand Canyon Resort Corporation, which is owned by the Hualapai Tribe.

Sa’ Nyu Wa and the eagle in the rock

The operator tells the story behind the name on its page about the cultural meaning of Sa’ Nyu Wa: an eagle saved the tribe’s ancestors from a flood in the Grand Canyon by flying them to the west rim. The operator names the middle of the Skywalk and the inside of the Sky View Restaurant as the best places to see the formation.

The Hualapai reservation was established by executive order in 1883 and covers about one million acres, including 108 miles of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. The tribe’s rules for visitors encourage guests to ask staff about Hualapai culture and traditions, and ask them not to touch the hair or clothing of Hualapai staff.

The Skywalk

The glass bridge is part of Eagle Point. It is 10 feet wide and reaches 70 feet beyond the edge in a horseshoe, and it opened in March 2007. Phones are allowed on the glass, but cameras, selfie sticks and bags are not, and free lockers are provided. The Skywalk comes with the All-Access Pass and the Sunset Pass but not with General Admission, so you can visit Eagle Point without it. Our Skywalk page covers the rules on the bridge and the busy hours.

Many day trips from Las Vegas sell the Skywalk as an option. One reviewer describes queuing for nearly two hours before learning the bridge was not part of their booking, so check the inclusions before you set off.

The Native American Village

The Native American Village at Eagle Point is a self-guided trail past traditional dwellings, ovens and sweat lodges. The dwellings show how the Hualapai, Navajo, Hopi, Havasupai and Plains peoples built their homes. There is also an outdoor theatre, where song and dance performances take place, mostly at weekends according to the operator. The days and hours differ between the operator’s pages, so ask at the terminal when you arrive. The ticket page lists the performances and the tribe’s guided tours and exhibits with the All-Access Pass and General Admission; for the Sunset Pass they are not mentioned.

One small-group day trip from Las Vegas includes a guided walk at Eagle Point and at Guano Point, and stories about the Hualapai Tribe along the way.

At the edge

The operator describes Eagle Point as offering railing-less access to the rim. Paved paths run around Eagle Point, while the path to the old tram at Guano Point is a dirt road. Parts of the rim here have no railing at all. The National Park Service advises keeping at least six feet from the edge and watching small children closely. Do not throw anything into the canyon, and leave rocks and plants where they are: both are against the tribe’s rules, as are drones.

Food and breaks

The Sky View Restaurant overlooks the Skywalk and serves dishes based on Hualapai recipes, along with beer, wine and a children’s menu. The Skywalk Cafe has American food from a service window. Outside food and drink are not allowed at Grand Canyon West, so plan to eat here, at Guano Point or on your tour. The All-Access Pass includes a meal discount of 10 dollars on a bill of at least 20 dollars at selected places, among them both of these.

How much time to allow

The free hop-on, hop-off shuttle links Eagle Point with Guano Point and Hualapai Point; private cars stay in the parking areas near the main terminal. The operator recommends at least three hours for the whole site. On one day trip from Las Vegas the schedule allows about an hour at Eagle Point, followed by lunch at Guano Point.

Hualapai Point, the third stop on the shuttle loop, has a western-style street with the zipline, an arcade, a trading post with crafts and the Gwe-Ma’jo Restaurant. Some tour pages still list it under its older name, Hualapai Ranch. The private Grand Canyon Western Ranch near Meadview is a separate business and not part of Grand Canyon West.