North Rim of Grand Canyon

We drove from South Rim of Grand Canyon to Glendale, Utah.   We got a view of the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell.  Once in Utah on 89N,  the drive was a beautiful scenic byway!  We really enjoyed the drive and were very happy we did not miss the views by driving during bad weather!

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is approximately a two hour drive from Glendale, UT.  The North Rim facilities close in mid-October.  We were able to see the Grand Canyon from the North Rim the last day all facilities were open!  We were so happy.  We did not think we would see the Grand Canyon from the North Rim.  Only 1 in 10 visitors to the Grand Canyon see it from the North Rim. 

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is approximately 1000 feet higher than the South Rim.  I think that is why I liked the views from the North Rim better.  The views are slopping and the eye is not so deceived by the shadows.  I also enjoyed the meadows, pines and birch trees surrounding the rim because of the higher elevation and temperature differences.  It helped it was cool and crisp and felt like Fall! 

Cool tree heading on path to Bright Angel Point

View from Roosevelt Overlook

Panoramic from Roosevelt Overlook



Angel's View Overlook (see people on top of natural rock arch)

Nice view of the Colorado River from Cape Royal

Cape Royal View

Panaromic from Point Imperial Overlook

Loved to see some Fall foliage!