The Grand Canyon is located entirely within the state of Arizona, in the northwestern part of the state. It is carved by the Colorado River and stretches about 277 miles (446 km) in length, with widths up to 18 miles (29 km) and depths exceeding a mile (over 6,000 feet or about 1,800 meters)

. The canyon lies within Grand Canyon National Park and adjacent areas, including the Kaibab National Forest and several Native American reservations

. The park is situated east of Las Vegas, Nevada, north of Interstate 40 and the cities of Williams and Flagstaff, Arizona, and near the borders with Utah and Nevada

. The Grand Canyon is part of the Colorado Plateau and is known for its immense size, geological significance, and striking colorful rock layers

. The North and South Rims of the canyon are the main visitor areas, with the North Rim being higher in elevation and more remote, and the South Rim more developed for tourism