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Mileage: Mount Carmel Jct.
Tuweep 90 miles
South Canyon 75 miles
North Rim 85 miles
Zion Park 12 miles
Bryce Canyon 60 miles
Grand Staircase 9 miles
Cedar Breaks 45 miles
Red Canyon 47 miles
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The Ultimate Southwest Vacation includes the Grand Canyon!

In these pages you will find insiders information on the best Grand Canyon hikes and Backpacks including Tuweep and South Canyon Trails. This detailed guide includes road maps, park maps, pictures, trail beta, backpacking, history, fees, geology, flora, fauna, campgrounds, things for kids to do and even information on Grand Canyon North Rim hidden treasures.

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Grand Canyon North Rim Road Map

Directions to North Rim Grand Canyon: From Zion National Park, take on U-9 through the park to Mt. Carmel Jct. Turn south on US-89 to Kanab. There is only one stop light in Kanab; this is where US-89 changes to ALT 89. Fredonia, Arizona is 6 miles. In Fredona take 89A to Jacob lake (36 miles), then take AZ 67 to the Grand Canyon North Rim park entrance.

Winter Road Conditions and
Highway 67 Road Closures

What time is it at the North Rim Grand Canyon?

Arizona does not change time when most other states do, instead it remains on mountain standard time year-round. The Navajo Nation however, does observe daylight savings time change.

North Rim Grand Canyon

Bright Angel Point - A beautiful view of Bright Angel Canyon, the long canyon below. Also seen is Roaring Springs Canyon, to the left and to the right is the Transept. Look out into the chasm, the South Rim is seen. The North Rim Lodge and the North Rim Visitors Centers are both located at Bright Angel Point.
Location: Near the North Rim Visitors Center

Point Imperial - At 8803' it overlooks the painted desert of the east end of the Grand Canyon. Point Imperial, the highest point of the Grand Canyon, is 6600' above the Colorado River. There are great views of Mt. Hayden from this view point. Marble Canyon can be seen as well as Saddle Mountain. Location: N. terminus of the Point Imperial road

Vista Encantada - This view point offers a nice view of the Painted Desert to the east, Brady Peak and the upper drainage of Nankoweap Creek.
Location: Walhalla Plateau. Near Roosevelt Point.

Roosevelt Point - This point offers a great view of the confluence of the Little Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. The point was named after Teddy Roosevelt. President Roosevelt, who in 1919, declared the land a national park.
Location: Walhalla Plateau. 4.9 miles from Cape Royal.

Walhalla Overlook - One of the lowest elevations at the North Rim. The Unkar Delta of the Colorado River can be seen from the rim at this view point. The archeology ranger talk is held at the Walhalla Overlook and the ancient ancestral Pueblo Kiva remains are located there. Nearby is the short hike to an ancient granary.
Location: Walhalla Plateau near the Cape Royal parking lot.

Cape Royal - This point gives a panoramic view of the Unkar Delta from the rim. This is the section of the park where the Colorado River turns, called Unkar Canyon. Unlike at the South Rim, the Colorado River is seen from many view points along the North Rim. Angels window is a treat along this short walk and is a view point itself. Continue on the paved trail out to the Cape Royal view point for the most spectacular view of the North Rim. The Desert View Watchtower on the South Rim can be seen from this point.
Location: Walhalla Plateau. 23 miles from the North Rim Visitors Center

Point Sublime - The name fits! Perhaps the best view in the Grand Canyon next to the view at Toroweap. Like Toroweap the trip to the rim is not an easy one. Be prepared to drive 36 miles on a dirt road that is only fit for high clearance 4WD's.

Bikes are permitted on paved and dirt roads at the North Rim unless posted. Bikes however are not allowed on any of the North Rim trails. Bicycles are allowed on the roads unless posted otherwise, but like most National Parks, bikes are prohibited on all trails. The shoulders are narrow and Arizona requires bikers to follow the same rules that other traffic does. Bright clothing is recommended.

Rim to Rim Shuttle
Call Trans Canyon Shuttle: 928.638.2820
Shuttle service is available from Mid-May until October 31st.

Hiker Shuttle
Catch the North Kaibab trailhead shuttle from the lodge each morning. Buy tickets in advance at the Grand Canyon Lodge desk.

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