Cape Royal Trail
North Rim, Arizona
| Address: | ~Cape Royal Rd, North Rim, AZ 86052, USA |
| GPS: |
36°7'20.2"N 111°57'0.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 0.90 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Elevation Gain: | 623 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.5-0.8 mi |
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Cape Royal is a long peninsula extending from the North Rim out over the Grand Canyon. It offers a phenomenal view, perhaps the most sweeping view of any Grand Canyon vista. Take the short stroll to the end of the cape and to the promontory on the window. It's an easy walk less than a mile RT on a flat, paved trail providing views of the canyon, Angels Window, and the Colorado River. Markers along the trail interpret the area's natural history. Trail begins at the southeast side of the Cape Royal parking area. With seemingly unlimited vistas to the east and west, it is popular for both sunrise and sunset. The sweeping turn of the Colorado River at the Unkar Delta is framed through the natural arch of Angels Window. Look for the Desert View Watchtower across the canyon on the South Rim. Angels Window can be viewed from Angels Window Overlook at the Cliff Springs Trailhead. The trailhead parking area is at the end of the paved Cape Royal Road, which circles northeast and then south from the main road leading to North Rim VC and lodge. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
Mapped Route/Trail Distances
| Cape Royal Trail to Angel's Window | 0.5 miles |
| Cape Royal Trail | 0.8 miles Round Trip |
More Information
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 days(14.2 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on Cape Royal RdMay be closed at certain times or days(381 ft)
- Turn right (26 ft)
Trails
Distance ?
0.5 milesElevation Gain ?
0 feetReal Ascent ?
22 feetReal Descent ?
22 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-10° to 8°)
-18% to 14%Distance ?
0.8 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
-50 feetReal Ascent ?
11 feetReal Descent ?
61 feetAvg Grade (-1°)
-2%Grade (-6° to 3°)
-11% to 5%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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