The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is located 220 miles by road from the
South Rim. Unfortunately, only 10 percent of the 5 million yearly visitors
ever travel to the more remote, but just as beautiful, north side. With
many sights to see and a wide range of wildlife , the North Rim truly
is spectacular. Unfortunately, the North Rim is only open from mid-May
through October.
Stretching
for 277 miles, the Grand Canyon ranges in elevation from 2,400 feet
to over 7,000 feet above sea level. Many attractions and activities
are located within the serene canyon. The breathtaking beauty of the
Grand Canyon is enjoyable for all who visit.
With
a history that starts nearly 4,000 years ago , the North Rim has been
home to the Desert Archaic people, the Anasazi, and the Paiute all before
Europeans came in 1540. The Paiute were the ones to give the plateaus
of the North Rim their names. It was the beauty of the area that gave
the Paiutes the ideas for names.
The
North Rim is a great place to see some unique rock formations and the
Colorado River. The North Rim is home to six hiking trails and two scenic
drives. The trails range from an easy half-mile trail to a two or three-day
trip to the canyon bottom. The driving trips offer beautiful views of
the canyon. On one hand, you can see Mount Hayden and Saddle Mountain
while standing on the highest point in the park, Point Imperial. On
the other hand, you can see stunning vistas of the canyon and the Colorado
River.
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