Overview

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Bright Angel Point, the most popular viewpoint on the North Rim, is accessed from a steep, paved trail which begins near Grand Canyon Lodge. Just a quarter-mile from the lodge area, it is often the first scenic viewpoint that visitors experience after their arrival at the North Rim. Take your time if you are not used to higher elevations.

Enjoy the expansive view from the viewpoint at the end of the short trail, named after the Bright Angel Creek hidden far below. Over 1,000 feet higher than the South Rim of Grand Canyon, the point offers an excellent view of Bright Angel Canyon to the east, Transept Canyon to the west, and the intensely carved erosional formations within the canyon that are characteristic of the North Rim. On quiet days, you can hear Roaring Springs, far below within Bright Angel Canyon, gushing out of a cliff face 3,100 feet below the rim. A sharp eye can spot the power lines that run down to the spring, which power pumps that push fresh water back up to the North Rim.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 30-45 minutes

Length: 0.9 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: Park Entrance

Recommended Ages: