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North Rim VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
The North Rim receives
roughly one tenth the Practical Information
number of visitors of the Road map B3. n Visitor Center,
South Rim. While less Mather Point, AZ (928) 638-7888.
accessible, it is a more Open South Rim: year round daily.
peaceful destin ation, North Rim: summer only. Mule
offering a sense of rides: South Rim: book in advance
unexplored wilderness. (303) 297-2757; North Rim: register
It has a range of hikes, at Grand Canyon Lodge (435) 679-
such as the North Kaibab 8665. Closed North Rim facilities:
Trail, a steep descent down mid-Oct–mid-May; road closed by
to Phantom Ranch on the snow in winter. & 7 partial.
canyon floor (see p64). 8 - = 0 ∑ nps.gov/grca
Transport
k Grand Canyon Airport,
Tusayan. £ Grand Canyon
Railway from Williams daily.
@ From Flagstaff and Williams.

View from Hopi Point
Projecting far into the canyon, the tip of Hopi Point
offers one of the best sunset-watching spots along
Hermit Road. As the sun sets, it highlights the
canyon’s beautiful sculpted peaks.

Yavapai Point at the South Rim
Situated 5 miles (8 km) north of the canyon’s
South Entrance, along a stretch of the Rim
Trail, is Yavapai Point. Its observation station
offers spectacular views of the canyon, and a
viewing panel identifies several of the central
canyon’s landmarks.

Bright Angel Trail
Used by both Native Americans and
early settlers, the Bright Angel Trail
follows a natural route along one
of the canyon’s enormous fault lines.
It is an appealing option for day-hikers,
because, unlike some other trails in the
area, it offers some shade and several
seasonal water sources.

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