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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona - North Rim
Location
See the Grand Canyon - General page.
What to See and Do
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon forms the Kaibab Plateau. The elevation above sea level of the North Rim ranges from around 8000 feet to about 9000 feet, making it about 1200 feet higher in elevation than the South Rim. The Colorado River lies about a mile below the rim.
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is less accessible and therefore less
crowded than the South Rim. There is much less commercial activity on the North Rim and many people therefore prefer it to the South Rim.
Winter Access
The North Rim is completely closed in winter months due to snow, usually from early November to the first week of May.
Some Ideas for Places to Stay
- There is some National Forest accommodation at Jacob Lake.
- Kanab is also worth considering.
- St George, Utah although the drive from St George to the North Rim and back makes for a very long day.
In the Area
Recent Developments
From the Daily Brief 12-Jan-00: "President Clinton yesterday designated two regions of Arizona as national monuments, including a region of more than a million acres on the north rim of the Grand Canyon."
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