The man slipped near the edge and fell almost 40 meters, according to local authorities in the state of Arizona.
The accident occurred at Guano Point, a lookout point known for its dramatic views of the popular river valley in the Colorado Plateau.
The man's body was recovered by professional climbers using ropes, writes ABC News.
An average of 2.4 people die annually in falls in Grand Canyon National Park, according to American statistics.
