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Viewpoints of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon


Arizona > Grand Canyon National Park > North Rim > Viewpoints
Atoko Point
Like the South Rim, Grand Canyon's North Rim has many named points - projecting promontories at the edge of the plateau - but comparatively few are easy to reach, as the terrain is much more uneven, split by deep side canyons, and accessible only by 4WD tracks.

Of the ten points which are either next to a paved road or reachable on an easy day hike, in some cases the views are of Bright Angel Canyon rather than the main gorge, and others overlook the easternmost section of the Grand Canyon where the cliffs and ravines are not quite so extensive, but all offer an unforgettable experience.

Select a point from the list or on the map below for descriptions, photographs and panoramas.

See also South Rim Viewpoints.

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North Rim Points from west to east: Widforss Point, Bright Angel Point, Uncle Jim Point, Honan Point, Cape Royal, Cape Final, Naji Point, Atoko Point, Roosevelt Point, Point Imperial.



North Rim Grand Canyon Viewpoints

Four of the North Rim points are close to the road (Bright Angel, Cape Royal, Point Imperial and Roosevelt Point), of which the best is probably Cape Royal. A further three may be reached by maintained paths (Cape Final, Uncle Jim, Widforss), though this latter needs a half mile hike over steep ground at the end of the official trail. The others (Atoko, Honan, Naji) require an off-trail walk through the forest; Honan provides the best views of the three.

Clear Creek
View south along a tributary of Clear Creek, from Honan Point
Angels Window
Angels Window, reached by a spur path along the trail to Cape Royal



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Widforss Point Bright Angel Point Uncle Jim Point Honan Point Cape Royal Cape Final Naji Point Atoko Point Roosevelt Point Point Imperial
Tritle Peak, surrounded by trees
Trees around Tritle Peak, a Kaibab limestone summit close to Roosevelt Point

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