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Bright Angel Point

North Rim Dr., AZ State Route 67, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86022
928 638 7888
5.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Hiking Trails, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Hiking, Walking
Description: One of the highlights of the less crowded North Rim, this spot offers a breathtaking view of Bright Angel Canyon.
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Bridgewater NJ USA
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102 reviews 102 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

A great place to stop to view and to catch something to eat and have a restroom. This location gives you another and different view of the Canyon. It is within walking distance of El Tovar and some shuttle stops. A definite must place to stop and take photos. More

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Beautiful views and very well maintained. Even in April it was very busy. More

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Rancho Cucamonga, California
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

Another impressive place to view the canyon and enjoy the sights. More

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everett, wa
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93 reviews 93 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2011

It's an amazing place... beautiful, rugged, spectacular! Great place for photos More

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retiredJB
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2011

This is such a beautiful spot to view the canyon and is very near free shuttles that take you westward to other great spots. Be sure to go through the gallery nearby. More

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Springville, Utah
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2011

I'm an avid hiker and this really is a very short and easy walk for a healthy person. We watched the sunset and loved every minute of it. If you are afraid of heights (which I am) be aware that this could test your nerves. It is surrounded by fencing and I never felt fearful or in danger in any... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2011

Go at sunrise for a fantastic experience - not for the faint-hearted! More

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Portland, Oregon
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2011

This trail is billed as 0.5 miles round trip (it's an out and back), leaving from near the Visitor Center at the North Rim. It felt like more than 1/4 mile, though. The trail goes up and down and has some rough sections (probably not wheelchair friendly). My kids were able to hike it without too much effort, although the... More

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Rendsburg
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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岐阜
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Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2011
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