North Rim

The South Rim is generally a meandering cliff, with most side canyons being relatively small. The North Rim is formed by a series of large streams (e.g. Bright Angel Creek) with the associated points jutting into the canyon. The views are different from the 2 sides. The North Rim, being higher, gets more snow and is closed to autos in the winter (and all facilities are thus closed). The light in the summer is better from the north, in the winter the mid-day sun is low so that summer views are good more of the day.
Bright Angle Point
Bright Angel Point. The lodge is located on Bright Angel Point. On one side is Roaring Springs Canyon (and Bright Angel Creek). One the other side is the Transept.
Roaring Spring Canyon
Toward the bottom you can almost see the water from Roaring Springs. The park water system starts here with a pipe running to the South Rim via Phantom Ranch and Indian Gardens.
Bright Angel Point to the South Rim
Bright Angle Point. You can almost touch the South Rim across the Canyon, but it is a long walk (most people take at least 2 days) or a long drive.
Cape Royal
Cape Royal.
Angels Window
Angels Window
Painted Desert View
Imperial Point to Painted Desert. On the Wahalla Plateau drive you reach the edge of the high part of the Colorado Plateau with views across the Colorado to the Painted Desert in eastern Arizona.

Maintained by Keith Price.