Cape Royal provides a panorama up,
down, and across the canyon. With seemingly
unlimited vistas to the east and west, it is popular
for both sunrise and sunset. The sweeping turn of
the Colorado River at Unkar Delta is framed through
the natural arch of Angels Window. Look for the
Desert View Watchtower across the canyon on the
South Rim. This popular viewpoint is accessible via
a paved, level trail.
It takes a bit of effort, and
four-wheel drive, to reach Point Sublime, the
western-most of the North Rim viewpoints. The rough,
two-hour (one-way) trip to this remote point is
rewarded by a view that lives up to its name.
Inquire about road conditions and possible closures
before heading out.
Most visitors make a stop at
Bright Angel Point, at the southern end of the
entrance road. From the parking area it is a short,
easy walk to Grand Canyon Lodge and a classic view
of the canyon. This facility is wheelchair
accessible. A paved, half-mile (round-trip) trail
leads from the lodge, out the spine of the ridge, to
the point. This trail is steep in places, with
drop-offs and stairs, but provides dramatic views
into Roaring Springs and Bright Angel Canyons.
