Wow. We saw amazing views across the Canyon at sunrise and sunset. Interesting to see the changing light on the rocks. It was quite cool early morning and at night but pleasantly warm through the day. We enjoyed walking through the forest with some surprise views of the canyon. We went out to Point Imperial and Cape Royale which give stunning views.

Awesome! We did several short hikes. All easy. Angel’s Window was our favorite. We stayed until sunset. A few clouds made it gorgeous. If you are staying in Page please drive cautiously going back in the dark. We came upon a car that had hit a deer. There’s no cell service most of the park road. As soon as we had service we called 911 for them. You certainly don’t want to walk at night. There’s several neat stops on the way also. Bring water and snacks as North Lodge stores and eats are pricey. Gas is too. Very much worth the drive out. A must see.

This was our first stop on our girls trip and was well worth the extra driving to get to it. Like I had read before, the north rim was very quiet compared to the much busier south rim of the Grand Canyon and it made for a much better introduction to the beauty of the canyon. We did the short hike from the visitor’s center and got great views. Just know that it shuts down mid October so if you need services you will be out of luck until Spring.

The north rim offers beautiful and dramatic views of the canyon. Sunsets can be beautiful from the lodge there. Sunrise is truly spectacular if you drive to Cape Royal; you can get some amazing photos from there. Be careful driving as there are many deer in the area.

When we first got to the grand canyon we stopped by the visitors center. We talked to Mike that works at the desk. He was supper helpful. He told us what trails to take. If you ever have the chance to visit this place. You won't be disappointed.

We visited the North Rim of the Grand Canyon on our recent trip out west. We stopped by the Visitor Center and it was very helpful. The Rangers were very friendly and we learned quite a bit of good information from them. We did hike part of the North Kaibab Trail to get the experience of going down below the rim. The Coconino look out point was beautiful. We saw some wildlife on our hike including birds, a mouse, and a mule deer that ran right across the trail in front of us. The Grand Canyon always leaves me in awe. The North Rim was somewhat busy, but not nearly as busy as the South Rim usually is. it is also a lot less developed and commercialized than the South Rim. The drive into the park is alway beautiful. There are beautiful meadows with pines and aspens. The sights even before you get to the Rim of the Grand Canyon itself are quite beautiful. I, of course, recommend a visit to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

The North Rim is so much more peaceful. The Grand Canyon is fantastic from any angle, but this was much more enjoyable without the crowds. We left Kanab, Utah about 3:30 am to get to Cape Royal for sunrise. There was a lightning storm and a rainbow but not much of a sunrise. It didn't matter. We had Cape Royal and Angel's Window to ourselves. We came back around noon and it was relatively busy with a moron and his drone. It was interesting that on our return visit the prickly pear cactus were blooming. Of course it does get a little busy but nothing compared to the South Rim. Not as many viewpoints on the North Rim or commercial spots.