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If you think the Grand Canyon North Rim is
just the view from the other side, hike the
mile to Bright Angel Point. Sheer
drop-offs fall away either side of the narrow
rimmed trail that leads to one of the most inspiring
vistas anywhere in the Canyon.
 The
road less traveled invites you to a more secluded,
less developed park that is majestic, peaceful,
and not so crowded. Rising a thousand feet higher
than the South Rim, winter starts early here
at the North Rim. Full Park services are available
only mid-April to mid-October.
Spectacular vistas are visible from the road
that was thoughtfully planned to capture North
Rim views. Cape Royal Drive skirts
17 miles of splendid scenery, including Point
Imperial overlooking the eastern end
of the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert.
At 8803 feet, it is the highest view elevation
in the Park. The panoramic view sweeps up, down,
and across. From here you can see 12 miles straight
across to Desert View Watchtower on the South
Rim--200 miles by car. Plan to be here to watch
a striking sunrise or sunset.
Point Sublime, the western
most view point on the Grand Canyon North Rim,
is reachable only by four-wheel drive, but the
view lives up to its name.
Bright Angel Point is located
inside the North Rim park entrance and provides
thrilling views of Roaring Springs and Bright
Angel Canyons. It's  a
day's hike from here to Phantom Ranch. There
are several easy day trail hikes along the North
Rim that provide ever changing landscape.
Check the Park newsletter for the ranger's
topic of the day. Learn about the Canyon's ancient
residents, take a geology tour, enjoy a night
walk under the stars. Four different mule trips
depart from the Grand Canyon Lodge at Bright
Angel.
Havasupai Indian Reservation
lies in a large tributary canyon on the south
side of the Colorado River, and is accessible
from the North Rim via an 8-mile hike or by
horseback. Inquiries about visits should be
made to Havasupai Tourist Enterprises 928-448-2121.
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