Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim - Widforss Trail - Park Travel Review
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The Widforss Trail is a 10-mile, out and back trek. We had seen sunrise that morning at Bright Angel Point and had a good breakfast. This trail made for a perfect day spent in Grand Canyon National Park. We enjoyed the hike through the forest, the never-ending views of the canyon, and the wildlife we met along the way (Condor, Kaibab Squirrels, and ground Squirrels...oh MY!).
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North Rim Grand Canyon: Widforss Trail
Widforss Trail, Grand Canyon National Park
The Widforss Trail is a hiking trail located at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park in the U.S. state of Arizona. The Widforss Trail runs from the North Rim Village through the forest to emerge at Widforss Point, a narrow, wooded promontory.
The Widforss Trail was named for Gunnar Widforss, an artist specializing in American National Park landscape paintings.
Grand Canyon National Park North Rim | Different in a nice way!
Only 10 miles as the raven flies from the South Rim, the North Rim offers a very different visitor experience
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ABOUT GRAND CANYON’S NORTH RIM IN UTAH
Only 10 miles as the raven flies from the South Rim, the North Rim offers a very different visitor experience. Solitude, awe-inspiring views, a slower pace and the feeling of going back in time are only a few. The rim trails, drives and overlooks are more varied and diverse.
The Grand Canyon North Rim is very close to the Utah Border. It requires more effort to visit the North Rim than it does to visit the South Rim. It is more remote and less visitor will make it to the North side. It is further from any freeways, it is ONLY open seasonally from May 15th through October 15th each year, there is not an Airport nearby - Page, Arizona and St. George, Utah being the closest, and it is just over 200 miles from the South Rim-requiring a 4 hour drive.
Now with that all said, if this is not your first time to Grand Canyon, I would highly recommend the North Rim to you. (First time visitors, it's best to visit the South Rim first!) Many visitors who go to the North Rim in Grand Canyon National Park, also go visit Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park. The North Rim offers incredible views and some great day hikes.
North Rim Viewpoints not to be missed:
• Point Imperial
• Cape Royal
• Roosevelt Point
• Walhalla Overlook
• Bright Angel Point
North Viewpoints that require hiking or 4 wheel drive vehicles:
• Cape Final - approx. 2 mile hike each way - 4 miles round trip
• Saddle Mountain - can be reached from the Point Imperial overlook
• Uncle Jim Point - approx. 2 mile hike each way - 4-5 miles round trip
• The Widforss Trail - approx. 5 mile hike each way - 10 miles round trip
• Point Sublime - 4 Wheel Drive recommended
That’s just a small part of the adventure and beauty you’ll find here!
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The Beautifull Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park is the United States' 15th oldest national park. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, the park is located in northwestern Arizona. The park's central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The park covers 1,217,262 acres (1,901.972 sq mi; 492,608 ha; 4,926.08 km2) of unincorporated area in Coconino and Mohave counties. As of 2015, the park received more than five and a half million recreational visitors, which is the second highest count of all U.S. national parks after Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Grand Canyon was officially designated a national park in 1919, though the landmark had been well known to Americans for over thirty years prior.In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt visited the site and said: The Grand Canyon fills me with awe. It is beyond comparison—beyond description; absolutely unparalleled through-out the wide world... Let this great wonder of nature remain as it now is. Do nothing to mar its grandeur, sublimity and loveliness. You cannot improve on it. But what you can do is to keep it for your children, your children's children, and all who come after you, as the one great sight which every American should see.
Despite Roosevelt's enthusiasm and his strong interest in preserving land for public use, the Grand Canyon was not immediately designated as a national park. The first bill to establish Grand Canyon National Park was introduced in 1882 by then-Senator Benjamin Harrison, which would have established Grand Canyon as the second national park in the United States after Yellowstone. Harrison unsuccessfully reintroduced his bill in 1883 and 1886; after his election to the presidency, he established the Grand Canyon Forest Reserve in 1893. Theodore Roosevelt created the Grand Canyon Game Preserve by proclamation on 28 November 1906and Grand Canyon National Monument in 1908. Further Senate bills to establish the site as a national park were introduced and defeated in 1910 and 1911, before the Grand Canyon National Park Act was finally signed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919. The National Park Service, established in 1916, assumed administration of the park.
The creation of the park was an early success of the conservation movement. Its national park status may have helped thwart proposals to dam the Colorado River within its boundaries. (Later, the Glen Canyon Dam would be built upriver.) In 1975, the former Marble Canyon National Monument, which followed the Colorado River northeast from the Grand Canyon to Lee's Ferry, was made part of Grand Canyon National Park. In 1979, UNESCO declared the park a World Heritage Site.
In 2010, Grand Canyon National Park was honored with its own coin under the America the Beautiful Quarters program
South Rim
A variety of activities at the South Rim cater to park visitors. The South Rim Drive (35 miles (56 km) is a driving tour split into two segments. The western drive to Hermit's Point is 8 miles (13 km) with several overlooks along the way, including Mohave Point, Hopi Point, and the Powell Memorial.[10] From March to December, access to Hermit's Rest is restricted to the free shuttle provided by the Park Service. The eastern portion to Desert View is 25 miles (40 km), and is open to private vehicles year round.
Walking tours include the Rim Trail, which runs west from the Pipe Creek viewpoint for about 8 miles (13 km) of paved road, followed by 7 miles (11 km) unpaved to Hermit's Rest. Hikes can begin
North Rim
On the North Rim there are few roads, however, there are some notable vehicle accessible lookout points including Point Imperial, Roosevelt Point, and Cape Royal. Mule rides are also available that go to a variety of places including several thousand feet down into the canyon.
Many visitors to the North Rim choose to make use of the variety of hiking trails including the Widforss Trail, Uncle Jim's Trail, the Transept Trail, and the North Kaibab Trail, the latter of which can be followed all the way down to the Colorado River, and to across to the South Kaibab Trail and the Bright Angel Trail, which continue up to the south rim of the Grand Canyon.
The Toroweap Overlook is located in the western part of the park on the North Rim. Access is via unpaved roads off Route 389 west of Fredonia, Arizona. The roads lead through Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument and to the overlook.
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GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK || ARIZONA
The jaw-dropping scenery of Grand Canyon National Park.
Grand Canyon North Rim trip
LINKS BELOW TO SKIP AHEAD
we left Bryce Canyon and head to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon June 9,2016.
WIND NOISE was an issue. I made those clips Silent. You might want your own music and read below if you need info. These views are Huge, so you may just want to watch in silent awe...
DO NOT MISS CAPE ROYAL. This is where the North Rim is most Spectacular.
Before our trip, I had carefully looked over the map to see if there was a view of the Colorado River we could get to. I found Navajo Bridge at Marble Canyon. 45 miles each way off the road to North Rim. A couple hours out of the way but we had the time and it meant we could also get a better look at the Vermilion Cliffs.
In 2014 Roxana and I took a trip around Utah and the Grand Canyon but our North Rim stay was so short we skipped Cape Royal. Then we got to the South Rim and saw a relief map display in a visitor center, and knew i would have to return to the North Rim to see Cape Royal.
Time Links below should give you the rest of the info, and will skip the video ahead if you want
0:46 part of the Grand Staircase, tiny Chocolate Cliffs in front, Vermilion and Grey Cliffs ascending behind them. At Antelope Pass Overlook. On the way to the North Rim, here you will also find Navajo vendors selling high quality hand made crafts, please help support this artistry if you can.
1:28 Vermilion Cliffs from a vista along AZ 89A
2:02 at the town of Marble Canyon is the Navajo Bridge. We are 6 miles west of the official start of the Grand Canyon, so the bridge technically crosses it. The bridge is in Navajo Nation, and there are Navajo vendors on the Navajo side.
The new vehicle bridge opened in 1995 allowing this original bridge to eventually be turned into a pedestrian bridge.
The foot bridge is 467 ft above the Colorado River.
The River water is green here due to algae being released from Glen Canyon Dam.
2:54 Condor Sighting! later we saw 2 flying over the North Rim Gate area but they were too far to film.
3:48 once you head south on AZ 67, you will be in OPEN RANGE- COWS, and in the Park, Bison may be on the road. In daytime you should be able to see them but at night they are nearly invisible. BE CAREFUL.
4:11 DeMotte campground. Very nice, but it is outside the Park. We added North Rim to our itinerary in February and all the campsites inside the Park were already reserved. For National Park campsites you often need to reserve SIX MONTHS in advance.
4:38 Bison Herd alongside the road inside the Park. Fortunately none were In the road at this time. We also saw some Condors flying overhead here. You might see a Condor anywhere near the Grand Canyon.
5:10 first view of the Grand
5:21 Roaring Springs Canyon. the Springs is The Source of water for both the North and South Rim. It is piped down, across, and back up the other side of the Canyon. there are no other water sources for the Park but there are some small springs for hikers in the Canyon itself.
5:38 Lodge cabins. Surprisingly affordable, but make your reservations forever in advance. A few are Right on the Rim.
5:50 short trail to Bright Angel Point. The South Rim has Bright Angel Trail and Bright Angel Lodge. North Rim has Bright Angel Point and Bright Angel Canyon.
6:25 a controlled burn on the South Rim. This fire was set by Rangers to get rid of dead brush. The skies are Very Hazy, but this small fire is not the main cause. The entire southwest was hazy during this time.
7:26 Bright Angel Canyon pointed out
7:52 zoom on Bright Angel Canyon.
8:00 The Colorado River is way out there below that far cliff, we can't see it from up here.
8:40 the Lodge is At the Rim. There is a visitor center, gift shops, Fine Dining, a Good buffet, a Deli, and of course restrooms. You are welcome to sit on the couches and use the patio. We saw waiters bring drinks to the patio chairs so not sure if they will shoo you away eventually if you dont buy a drink but we had no problems hanging out for half an hour. we REally enjoyed the buffet, no reservations or dress code $25/person GOOD food and a Grand Canyon View.
9:51 We happened ot be here during a Star Party week. These telescopes are privately owned by people who organized with the Park to let them set up here. At night they focus on different objects and people can take a look, and Many people showed up.
10:27 heading to Cape Royal. If you go, DO NOT MISS THIS AREA.
Point Imperial first, at 8,803 ft elevation the Highest Viewpoint of the Grand Canyon.
10:46 looking north east towards Navajo Bridge area. Views and more Views
12:52 Roosevelt Point
13:24 Cape Royal trail. around 7800ft elevation. We'll pass Angel's Window for now, later we will walk out on top of it.
13:46 The Colorado River. Grand Canyon Views.
15:01 what we are standing on
15:16 Sunset at Angel's Window
also see my what not to do short here
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Paty Quyn at the Grand Canyon
It's a short video because I didn't like being to close to the edge. It is a long way to the bottom and the Colorado River. The view is amazing.
2010 0920 Bright Angel Viewpoint - North Rim, Grand Canyon
This is from the west side Bright Angel Viewpoint
Grand Canyon - Rim to Rim
After backpacking for over 50 miles on the Arizona Trail to the North Rim Campground of the Grand Canyon. I decided to up the ante and do a single day rim to rim hike from the North rim to the South rim. Pushing myself to the limits.
Grand Canyon, North Rim, Widforss Point
Grand Canyon, North Rim, Widforss Point
Grand Canyon Scenery from Northern Rim in Autumn.
Scenery from northern rim of Grand Canyon. Bright Angel fault, Point Imperial, lodge, cabins, & Ken Patrick trail areas. Autumn trip in October to Arizona, USA.
This part of the park is reached by driving south on Highway 89 through the northern section of the Kaibab National Forest.
Slideshow looks best in full screen view [click the brackets at the bottom right corner of the movie player box].
Music:
J.S.Bach. Air on the G String, from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068. Unknown performers (see below for more music information).
Info from amazon.com for music played in this video:
Amazon.com Song ID: 209825030
Song name: Air On A G String (From Overture No. 3 In D, BWV 1068)
Artist: Bach, Johann Sebastian
Album Artist: Bach, Johann Sebastian
Album: Great Composers - JS Bach
Year: 2008
Track Number: 16 of 18
Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
Genre: Classical
(bought as an MP3 from amazon.com, converted to AAC format by me for YouTube display, as requested by YouTube posting guidelines).
Photos taken by me (Heidi) on a trip in early October 2012. All photos in this slideshow are the property of Heidi (me), and may not be copied or used in any way without the express written permission of Heidi (me).
Woods Canyon Lake Hike in 4K - Friends of Internationals ASU
What an amazing day hiking around Woods Canyon Lake and enjoying the beautiful views from the Mogollon Rim! We had friends from so many diverse nations sharing the day with us: Russia, Mexico, Equador, Nepal, India, Saudi Arabia, Korea, China, Jordan, and the state of Illinois!
Woods Canyon Lake Hike organized by Friends of Internationals ASU on 14th April, 2018.
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Song Credits:
1. 'Indian Summer' by Jai Wolf
2. 'Rollercoaster' by Tobu
Sequence5hd.mov Grand Canyon
Views from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. East Rim. 2010.
End of the season. Music is licensed thru Digital Juice.
Grand Canyon National Park - N. Rim (Flashback 2013)
A music video from a turn and burn in the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. We walked from the rim to Cottonwood Campground and then returned up to the top in the same day with a thunderstorm on our tails.
view of grand canyon from ooh aah lookout point
may 11 2009
Sequence1hd.mov Grand Canyon
Views from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. East Rim. 2010.
End of the season. Music is licensed thru Digital Juice.
West Coast Swing at the Grand Canyon
I did a little WCS on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. This video was taken on day 2 of a 3 day rim to rim to rim hike. 45miles of hiking and we did some dancing on both the north and south rims!
Grand Canyon North Rim Campground
This video is about Grand Canyon North Rim Campground
Grand Canyon North Rim Cabins Are Right on the Edge
This experience should be on everyone's bucket list. Make your reservations early because the cabins go fast.
#usa #outdoors #nps
The North Kaibab Trail Mile 0.9: The Coconino Overlook
The dramatic panoramic view from the Coconino Overlook on the North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park. Go to to fully explore this panorama in high resolution. The panorama includes two fully interactive, 360 degree panoramic views, one shot in the morning and the other in the afternoon, and is only one over over 30 panoramas you can explore up and down the entire length of the North Kaibab Trail.