Point Imperial Drive
Point Imperial Drive
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An 11-mile scenic drive on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
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Tom
Maple Grove, MN2,027 contributions
Jul 2021 • Solo
This is a great drive to the east from the lodge on a twisty two-lane road, but well worth the time. Point imperial is the highest point in the park and provides some great views of the canyon to the east. Must see.
Written July 24, 2021
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Von1287
Albany, NY760 contributions
Sep 2022
This was a cool spot. You could see very far and we came at sunset. The sky was beautiful but the coolest part was seeing all of the jagged tops and massive plateaus that went on for miles! Sat on a bench and enjoyed the quiet
Written February 10, 2023
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rdsm77
Tucson, AZ395 contributions
Jun 2022
Nice drive and ample parking once getting to Point Imperial. Had good weather and it seemed like we could see 150 miles away. I did this as the last stop at the Grand Canyon.
Written July 16, 2022
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oilguy57
Tucson, AZ159 contributions
Sep 2021
This was my favorite spot on the North Rim. It's the highest spot you can drive to on the North Rim, ~8800' above sea level. So be careful, the air is pretty thin. But the views are incredible, wide open views to the east and south-southeast. Very different than the more conventional views back at the Lodge. Really enjoyed this one. If you're pressed for time, it's a shorter option than the drive to Cape Royal and just as beautiful. But make time and do both!
Written October 11, 2021
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR5,281 contributions
Aug 2021
My wife and I took the drive out to Point Imperial and then on to Cape Royal. Point Imperial is the highest spot on the North Rim at 8,800 feet elevation. The drive has some really stunning views of the Park. We were there early in the morning and had the place to ourselves. If you have the time be sure to go to Point Imperial and then on to Cape Royal.
Written February 4, 2022
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HappyPatty
St. George, UT22 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
I wasn't quite sure what to expect going to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, I was in awe.
Previous experience was a helicopter out of Vegas, to the river, and a short "boat' ride...which was great also. But I feel like now I have really seen the Grand Canyon. It's more amazing than I can say,
Previous experience was a helicopter out of Vegas, to the river, and a short "boat' ride...which was great also. But I feel like now I have really seen the Grand Canyon. It's more amazing than I can say,
Written June 3, 2024
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allme
Phoenix AZ121 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
This is one of the few drives to take on the North Rim. The road to Pt. Imperial is off of the main road (Rt. 67) into the park. The view offers a panorama of the northeast side of the Grand Canyon and the cliffs and plateaus beyond. Far to the east is Navajo Mt. and Lake Powell, while to the north is the Vermilion Cliffs and the Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah. A great place for photo ops. A few benches, picnic tables and restrooms make it a good place for a leisurely stop.
Written September 23, 2015
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Iranga N
6 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
Imperial point is one of the best place to see the overlook of the canyon
This is very easy point to access but road is narrow winding. When we get there there were only 3 people in the place so it was very calm and beautiful
This is very easy point to access but road is narrow winding. When we get there there were only 3 people in the place so it was very calm and beautiful
Written September 15, 2014
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Steve M
Providence, RI123 contributions
Oct 2019
If you are driving out to Cape Royal, it is pretty easy to also add this spur to your trek. I found Cape Royal to be more impressive, but this is the shorter drive. As well, if you aren't able to get out of the car and walk much, Point Imperial has views right from the parking lot.
Written October 20, 2019
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karen0rchid
Phoenix, AZ46 contributions
Sep 2017
An amazing drive with many scenic stops & access to trailheads. No matter what your energy/physical capacity level, you'll get a LOT out of this.
Written August 6, 2018
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How is the ride to Point Imperial and Cape Royal? Does it have switchbacks and tight hairpin turns? How long does it actually take. Doing a first time visit June 2019. Thanks!
Written September 3, 2018
Hi, Is this place still drivable during coming Thanksgiving week? I see google map shows its closed from Oct to May. Thanks
Written November 3, 2017
From my knowledge that road should be closed as part of the annual park closure from mid October to mid March.
Written November 5, 2017
I'm in Houston TX should I flight to AZ and then drive to the Grand Canyon
Written May 7, 2017
Stayed at the North Rim back in May of 2003 and the snow and winter was so bad that most roads were not open because of falling trees. The only road open was to the main lodge. We are planning to be in Page, Az. and was wondering if we could travel to the north rim and visit a couple of these missed sites such as point imperial point and angel's point in one day and travel back to Page? Thanks, Chocobill
Written March 25, 2015
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