Plateau Point was the objective of the hikers on our visit to the Grand Canyon.  It is located just over six miles from the South Rim on the Bright Angel Trail.  Hiking from the Rim to the Point takes about three to four hours, and count on twice that to get back to the Rim.  Thus, you want an early start, and expect it to be an all-day hike.  It IS strenuous, because the return hike, which you're making after you've been walking for hours, is all up hill.  But if you prepare properly, are in reasonable physical condition, and bring plenty of food and water, you can have an enjoyable time.  Plateau Point itself will be well worth the hike, because, if nothing else, the views of the Colorado River are spectacular.

Below are lots of photos taken by many different cameras of the scenery along the trail from Indian Gardens to Plateau Point and of the scenery from the Point.