The Highway to the North Rim has Opened!
Driving Tips, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Hotels & Lodging Add commentsHighway 67 to the North Rim opened yesterday. Once again, you will have access to the viewpoints on the North Rim until October 15th. The Concessionaire – Xanterra – has the lodging, camper services, food services, grocery store, and gas stations all open for service.
My favorite viewpoint on the North Rim is the Bright Angel point just down from the North Rim Lodge. I like to arrive about 4PM enjoy walking down to Bright Angel point and all the view points around the North Rim Lodge. Finally, one could do much worse than enjoying a nice sunset dinner at the North Rim Lodge. This is my favorite activity on the North Rim. I highly recommend you call ahead and reserve your time for dining at the North Rim Lodge restaurant at 928-638-2611 ext. 160 between 10:00AM – 11:30AM and 2:30PM – 4:00PM daily. I usually call 2 months in advance after checking the Sunset tables for the date I want to dine at the North Rim Lodge of the Grand Canyon.
Two other special viewpoints on the North Rim are Point Imperial and Cape Royal. Point Imperial gives you a great view of the Saddle where Grand Canyon begins after Marble Canyon and of the Echo and Vermillion Cliffs area. You can also see Navajo Mountain in the far distance on clear days.
Cape Royal gives you a great view of the South Rim looking toward the Desert View overlook and the San Francisco peaks by Flagstaff, Arizona.
So, tell me, what is your greatest memory or activity to do at the North Rim?
June 10th, 2006 at 7:48 am
I see that you mention access to the North Rim until October 15. Are there tours at the Grand Canyon in November? Any recommendations for lodging at the Grand Canyon?