Cape Final
North Rim, Arizona
| Address: | ~Cape Royal Rd, North Rim, AZ 86052, USA |
| GPS: |
36°8'43.8"N 111°56'8.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 4.20 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Elevation Gain: | 492 feet |
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Camp and Hike
There are plenty of trails on the Grand Canyon's North Rim that have great views, but there may not be a hike more pleasant and more rewarding than the Cape Final Trail. As part of a full day's exploration of the Cape Royal Road with all of its wonderful overlooks, the Cape Final Trail would be the highlight. The combination of a pleasant forest trail and killer views is hard to beat. From the parking area the trail climbs gently through open ponderosa pine forest with little signs of the fires that have struck much of the North Rim area. There is a little climbing and descent as the trail traverses the branch of the rim that comprises Cape Final, and you'll see a few tantalizing views on the left as the end of the trail approaches the point. With a short rock scramble up to the end of the point, the entire 180-degree vista of the canyon comes into view. There are lots of rocks to climb with varying degrees of vertigo potential, and the photo opportunities are endless. For the fortunate, there is one designated backcountry campsite right at the edge of the rim--not for sleepwalkers! Courtesy of outdoorproject.com (Denis LeBlanc PRO CONTRIBUTOR)
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From North Rim, Arizona
- Head northwest on AZ-67 N toward Bridle PathMay be closed at certain times or days(1.9 mi)
- Turn rightMay be closed at certain times or days(5.4 mi)
- Turn right toward Cape Royal Rd (171 ft)
- Continue onto Cape Royal RdMay be closed at certain times or daysDestination will be on the right(11.9 mi)
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