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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
Dixie Forest 22 miles
Sand Dunes 11 miles

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

Cape Royal is one of the best views in the Grand Canyon.

From the Highway 67 Cape Royal-Imperial Point Intersection
Round Trip Driving Distance-47 Miles

Beta: Coordinates and other trail and canyoneering information by Zion Park search and rescue veteran team member Bo Beck and www.zionnational-park author, Tanya Milligan.

Suggested Gear: Be prepared for the rugged terrain of the Grand Canyon. Hi-tech socks are important to stave off blisters and sturdy hiking shoes are a must.

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Cape Royal Trail

Photo Album: Cape Royal Pictures
Trail Map: Cape Royal Driving Map
Day hike: Yes
Average Hiking Time: Although this is a short walk, it is so stunning, plan to stay a while.
Equipment: Just about any shoes can be worn on this hike. Bring the strollers and wheelchairs. This trail is for everyone.
Difficulty: Easy stroll that kids will love.
Permits: No
Trailhead: Cape Royal Trail.
Trailend: Same as trailhead
Trail access: Easy access. Note the road closure of highway 67 in the winter.
Elevation: 7900' Trailhead
Off the Beaten Path: Yes
Classic Hike: Yes
Best Season: Anytime.
Water Availability: None.
Restrooms: Restrooms are in the parking lot.

Cape Royal- North Rim of Grand Canyon

Cape Royal on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is a definite must do! The view standing on the peninsula above Angels Window is stunning. The walk from the parking lot is on a paved path and is quite easy. Signs along the path suggest information about the surrounding scenery, plant and animal life. The walk out to the fenced perch above the window (arch) may be a bit intimidating as the ground drops away. The vistas are just as impressive, from a variety of points, without having to deal with the exposure on the pathway to the Angels Window perch. Vishnu Temple is the tall Rocky summit to the south and the mighty Colorado River can be seen to the southeast as well as the rapids created by Unkar Wash. Far to the south, the San Francisco Peaks tower above Flagstaff, Arizona. Another paved path leads to the west and looks out to Clear Creek as it winds between Towering Buttes. These two viewpoints together add up to just one mile (round trip) of level walking, mostly on paved path. This is the "Grand Canyon".

Cape Royal Trail

3.5 miles north of the Grand Canyon Lodge at the North Rim is an intersection with Highway 67. The paved road bears east off of highway 67 and travels through the forest to the east for 6 miles to another intersection. Turn right at this intersection toward the Walhalla Plateau and Greenland Lake, Vista Encantada, Cape Final and Cape Royal. Be sure to stop at Greenland Lake and take a short walk and don't miss the restored Salt Cabin on the southeast side of the Lake. The 17 mile drive to the south from the intersection will afford several pullout viewpoints, a picnic area and near the Cape Royal parking lot is an Anasazi Dwelling that has been preserved.

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The glories and the beauties of form, color, and sound unite in the Grand Canyon - forms unrivaled even by the mountains, colors that vie with sunsets, and sounds that span the diapason from tempest to tinkling raindrop, from cataract to bubbling fountain. -- John Wesley Powell Photo: North Kaibab Trail: North Rim Grand Canyon © Photography by Tanya

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