Well, spluh! Of course you're going to find things in Utah to be the best!Okay, so I've got to ask... Have you been to Bryce and Zion? I find Grand Canyon to be impressive, but mostly because of its size. In terms of sheer beauty, though, it can't hold a candle to either Bryce or Zion (just across the state line into Utah).
But yes, I've hiked them both.
I found'm spectacular too, but on a smaller scale.
The way to see the Grand Canyon is to hike down into it....& then back out.