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1. Bright Angel Point
- Excellent for viewing sunrises and sunsets
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- Nature & Wildlife
- South Rim
- 0.1 miles
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2. Widforss Trail
- Shady hike on the scenic North Rim
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- Hiking
- North Rim
- 0.2 miles
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3. North Rim Visitor Center
- Ranger on duty
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- Visitor Centers
- 0.2 miles
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4. Uncle Jim Trail
- Short loop
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- Hiking
- North Rim
- 0.2 miles
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5. Ken Patrick Trail
- Follows the north rim
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- Hiking
- North Rim
- 0.2 miles
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6. Transept Trail
- Views of the Transept
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- Hiking
- North Rim
- 0.3 miles
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7. North Rim General Store
The North Rim General Store is small but well-supplied with groceries, beer and wine, and a limited supply...
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- Shopping
- 0.7 miles
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8. Cape Royal
- Open an Angel's Window
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- Attractions
- North Rim
- 3.6 miles
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9. Vista Encantada
- Views into Marble Canyon
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- Nature & Wildlife
- North Rim
- 5.2 miles
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Of all the things to do at Grand Canyon National Park, one of the most rewarding is simply staying still long enough to absorb the grandeur and sweep of this remarkable natural wonder. Once you've caught your breath, you'll want to explore the iconic lookout points, extensive trail system, visitor centers and, if you have time left over, the various tourist shops dedicated to regional Southwest kitsch you'll find outside the park gates. There is no shortage of things to do at the Grand Canyon, and depending on the season, weather, and amount of time you have to spend, your visit can be alternately exciting, relaxing, exhausting, or frustrating. Plan ahead to avoid stifling summer crowds and temperatures.
For classic Grand Canyon hiking, Bright Angel Trail, the park's most highly-trafficked path into the canyon, is used by both walkers and the park's famed mules. Don't let its popularity fool you into thinking this South Rim hike is a breeze: Bright Angel Trail can be quite strenuous and steep at times, and it will take nearly twice as long coming up than it did to hike down. But its accessibility and stunning views from the inner canyon make Bright Angel Trail a top park attraction.
For an exquisite taste of canyon solitude, we recommend making the trip to the remote, far less visited North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Toroweap Overlook, 3,000 feet above the Colorado River, is about 60 miles from nearby Fredonia, Arizona, and well worth the drive. A long drive down a rough and dusty road will reward you with sweeping, cliffside views at one of the most dramatic overlooks in the entire park.
To really get your blood pumping, reserve your spot on one of several commercial watercraft and take an unforgettable ride down the Colorado River.
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