Perhaps the North Rims best viewpoint. A 270° overlook at the end of the famously fun-to-drive Cape Royal Road is great for both sunrises and sunsets. The North Rim is also is cooler in temperature and is eroding faster than the South Rim leading to a rough texture to the canyon walls that's more interesting in photos. On top of that only 10% of the people who go to the Grand Canyon with visit the North Rim so it's shockingly easy to avoid crowds. It's worth the longer, albeit gorgeous, drive.
I'm not saying which rim of the canyon is better but I am strongly implying it's this one.
Short Walk: A short run at the end of Cape Royal Rd. Closed Late October through Early May.
Gem Type: Viewpoint
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21.6 mi
34.7 km
South Kaibab/Bright Angel Loop
Grand Canyon, AZ
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21.6 mi 34.7 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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47.5 mi
76.5 km
Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (R2R2R)
Grand Canyon, AZ
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47.5 mi 76.5 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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16.0 mi
25.7 km
Bright Angel Trail Out-and-Back
Grand Canyon, AZ
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16.0 mi 25.7 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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49
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6.6 mi
10.6 km
AZT - Passage 38 - South Kaibab
Grand Canyon, AZ
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6.6 mi 10.6 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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Some ice patches on the steep switchbacks at the top, otherwise all clear - as of 3/16
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13.1 mi
21.0 km
Rim Trail
Grand Canyon, AZ
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13.1 mi 21.0 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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8.1 mi
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Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon, AZ
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8.1 mi 13.0 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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12.4 mi
19.9 km
Plateau Point From South Rim
Grand Canyon, AZ
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12.4 mi 19.9 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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4.9 mi
7.8 km
Widforss Point Trail
Grand Canyon, AZ
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4.9 mi 7.8 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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11.3 mi
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Escalante
Grand Canyon, AZ
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11.3 mi 18.2 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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4.4 mi
7.1 km
Grandview Trail
Grand Canyon, AZ
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4.4 mi 7.1 km | Grand Canyon, AZ |
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