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Mileage: Mount Carmel Jct.
Tuweep 90 miles
South Canyon 75 miles
North Rim 85 miles
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Red Canyon 47 miles
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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

Grand Canyon North Rim Bright Angel Point view point.

Toroweap (Tuweep)
Visit the Toroweap section of the Grand Canyon if you would like some real Grand Canyon remote adventure.

Directions to Toroweap: From Fredonia, Arizona take hwy 387 going towards Hurricane, Utah. You will see a small road sign about 9 miles (14.48 km) out of Fredonia saying "Toroweap 61 miles." There is a primitive tent site and fee free campground at Toroweap. (also called Tuweep). Caution: There are no services at Toroweap or along the 61 mile/98.17km dirt road to the point. Plan to drive slowly on the road since this route is known for puncturing tires. Since Toroweap is located at a much lower elevation than the North Rim of the Grand Canyon the road is open in the winter, but if roads are wet they can be impassible.

Grand Canyon North Rim Vacation

Winter Road Closures
4th day Itinerary for our Canyon Country Vacation
Experience the Incredible "Canyon Country" Tour

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7

The Kaibab Visitor Center is located at the intersection of highway 89A, in Arizona, and highway 67. Stop at the visitors center and see the wonderful display on the California Condor and the geological display of the five layers (steps and risers) of the Grand Staircase.

Note: Some of the best views of the Grand Canyon are seen by taking the back roads through the North Kaibab National Forest to the rim of the Grand Canyon. If you go, be sure to see Timp Point (.75 RT mile hike to the point) and if you have time Crazy Jug Point. These are dirt roads and can be impassible when wet.

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Continue on highway 67 to the North Rim Grand Canyon, through the forested lands of the Kaibab National Forest. There are many interpretive view points along the drive through beautiful white barked aspens. There are few services once past Fredonia, Arizona. This fact makes the drive all the more beautiful, but do be prepared. If you plan to eat at the dining room at the Grand Canyon North Rim dining room, phone ahead and make reservations. (928.638.2612 ext. 160) There is also a snack shop and saloon at the lodge.

Cape Royal Trail - Several miles after driving through the check point of the Grand Canyon North Rim, watch for the spur to Cape Royal. The Cape Royal Trail is an easy, paved hike with little elevation change. This trail is good for baby strollers and wheel chairs. If your time is limited in the Grand Canyon and you only have time to hike one trail, then this is the one to choose. This is the best view point at the Grand Canyon.

Angels Window
This view point is found along the Cape Royal Trail. The Colorado River can be seen from this view point. If you get the right angle you can see the green water at the Unkar Delta bend.

Roosevelt Point
Return to your car and go back down the road the way you came in stopping at the Roosevelt Point Trailhead. This is a .2 mile round trip that is an easy and relaxing walk through the woodlands, but is more of a view point than a trail.

Next, drive to the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. There are a few displays at the visitor center, but it is more of a bookstore to buy gifts. Ranger talks will be posted there.

Bright Angel Point
The Bright Angel Trail is only a short walk from the lodge and Grand Canyon Visitors Center. The path is a flat gravel trail, weaving down to a view point of the canyon. The elevation at the point is 8148', with a 200' elevation change. The point was named by John Wesley Powell after a character in Milton's Paradise Lost. Looking closely at the rocks around the view point, crinoids fossils can be seen. The view from the point is magnificent.

Getting ready for Day 5

Return to Mount Carmel Junction or stay in Fredonia, Jacobs Lake, the Kaibab or the North Rim Lodge and prepare to Visit the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in the morning.

If you want more ...

Point Sublime - The scenic, 36 mile round trip to Point Sublime is usually traveled by 4WD rather than on foot. The 270° view at the end of the road is outstanding. The trip begins at the Widforss Trailhead. This view point is one of three rim grand slam views. The other favorite views are Bright Angel Point, Cape Royal, Point Sublime and Toroweap.

North Kaibab Trail - Plan on 2 days hiking each direction to complete the North Kaibab Trail from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon all the way over to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. This is the only North Rim trail leading down to the Colorado River. The trail is also enjoyable as a shorter hike to Roaring Springs. Mule rides are available to the springs as well. (435.679.8665)

Return back toward Fredonia, Arizona.

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