Hiking Along the North Rim North Rim Driving and Trail Guide

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North Rim Driving and Trail Guide

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Pets on leash Visitor Center Obi Point T 7928ft Picnic area H 2417m Francois Matthes Grand Canyon Lodge I G Point R il Restrooms Post Ofﬁce B Cottonwood 8020ft Cape F i n al T ra 4000ft 2445m Showers and laundry 1220m 7998ft 2438m Cape Final Wheelchair accessible 7916ft Bright Walhalla Overlook Guest cabins Angel 2413m Point Thor Temple Highway 67; paved road 6741ft Vehicle-accessible Viewpoints Trail 2055m Cape Royal While exploring the park by vehicle, OTTOMAN you can see Grand Canyon from your THEATER To Phantom Ranch car in the following locations: Note: Vehicles longer than 30 feet (9 m) are not recommended on the roads to Cape Royal and Point Imperial. Walhalla Overlook Roosevelt Point Vista Encantada Point Imperial Hiking along the North Rim

Day hiking along Grand Canyon’s rim is Bright Angel Point Trail Widforss Trail Ken Patrick Trail Roosevelt Point Trail Cliff Springs Trail one way to experience the canyon’s rich 0.5 mi (0.8 km) round-trip 10 mi (16 km) round-trip 10 mi (16 km) one-way 0.2 mi (0.3 km) round-trip 1.0 mi (1.6 km) round-trip natural beauty and immense size. No 30 minutes round-trip 6 hours round-trip 6 hours one-way 20 minutes round-trip 1 hour round-trip permits or fees are required. A short walk on a paved trail leads to Wander through a blend of forest and Trail winds through the forest and Stroll this secluded woodland loop Path meanders down a forested a spectacular view of the canyon. canyon scenery—even a short walk along the rim from Point Imperial to the offering spectacular views and benches ravine and ends where a chest-high Assuming you are physically fit and have Trail begins at the log shelter in the can be very satisfying. To locate the North Kaibab Trail parking area. for relaxing. Trail begins from the boulder rests under a large overhang. adequate food and water, the following visitor center parking area or from the trailhead, take the dirt road 0.25 Roosevelt Point parking area. The spring is on the cliff side of the day hikes are considered reasonable for lodge back porch. mile (0.4 km) south of Cape Royal Road Uncle Jim Trail boulder. Please do not drink the water Where Can I Find Free most people. for one mile (1.6 km) to the Widforss 5.0 mi (8.0 km) round-trip Cape Final Trail since it may be contaminated. Trail Drinking Water? Bridle Trail 3 hours round-trip Trail parking area. Self-guiding trail 4.0 mi (6.4 km) round-trip begins directly across the road from a In an effort to reduce litter along Stroll through the forest to a viewpoint Bring at least 3 quarts / liters of water per 1.2 mi (2 km) one-way brochure available at trailhead. 2 hours round-trip small pullout on a curve 0.3 miles (0.5 hiking trails, plastics in the waste overlooking the canyon and the North person, plenty of snacks, sturdy shoes or 45 minutes one-way Enjoy a forested walk from the dirt km) north of Cape Royal. stream, and greenhouse gas emissions, Arizona Trail Kaibab Trail switchbacks. Begin from boots, hat, and sunscreen on your hike. This trail follows the road as it parking area to Cape Final. This trail Grand Canyon National Park the North Kaibab Trail parking lot. Always check the status of trails before connects Grand Canyon Lodge with 10 mi (16 km) one-way offers a view of the canyon and the Cape Royal Trail eliminated the sale of water packaged This trail is also used by mules. See page traveling to the trailhead. North Kaibab Trailhead. Pets on a leash 6 hours one-way Painted Desert. Trail begins 2.4 miles 0.6 mi (1.0 km) round-trip in individual disposable containers— 10 for etiquette and safety information. and bicycles are permitted on this hard- A section of this trail enters the park (3.9 km) north of the Cape Royal 30 minutes round-trip including plastic and glass bottles. Trail numbers correlate with the maps packed trail. near the North Entrance and roughly parking lot. An easy walk on a flat, paved trail Point Imperial Trail above. All hiking times are approximate. parallels Highway 67 until it connects offering views of the canyon, Angels Water bottle filling stations are Transept Trail 4.0 mi (6.4 km) round-trip For information about hiking below the with the North Kaibab Trail. Window, and the Colorado River. available: Bring or buy a reusable 3.0 mi (4.8 km) round-trip 2 hours round-trip rim, see page 8. Markers along the trail interpret the water bottle and fill it up for free at 1.5 hours round-trip This easy trail passes through areas area’s natural history. Trail begins at the Visitor Center, Administration & Trail follows the canyon rim from burned by the 2000 Outlet Fire and the southeast side of the Cape Royal Backcountry Office, or North Kaibab Grand Canyon Lodge to North Rim ends at the north park boundary. From parking area. Trailhead. Reusable souvenir water Campground. there, it is possible to continue to the bottles are available at Park Stores and Nankoweap Trail and US Forest Service gift shops. roads.

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