North Rim

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The North Rim is the higher, more remote and less visited edge of the Grand Canyon, known for its cooler climate, dense forests, and expansive canyon vistas.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf rim of the Grand Canyon
tourist destination
accessBy State Route 67
characteristic less visited than the South Rim
more remote than the South Rim
climate cooler than the South Rim
closedInWinter yes
country United States
distanceFromSouthRimByRoad approximately 210 miles
distanceFromSouthRimStraightLine approximately 10 miles
ecosystem mixed conifer forest
elevation approximately 8,000–8,500 feet above sea level
featureOf Colorado Plateau
geologicalFeature steep canyon walls
hasFacility Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim
North Rim Campground
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North Rim Visitor Center
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hasTrail North Kaibab Trail
Transept Trail
Widforss Trail
higherThan South Rim
knownFor expansive canyon vistas
landUse protected area
locatedIn Arizona
Coconino County, Arizona
management U.S. National Park Service
nearestTown Jacob Lake, Arizona
overlooks Grand Canyon inner gorge
linked to: Grand Canyon
partOf Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park
plateau Kaibab Plateau
popularActivity hiking
scenic driving
wildlife viewing
recreationType backcountry hiking
photography
seasonalAccess typically mid-May to mid-October
vegetation dense forests
viewOf Colorado River
viewpoint Bright Angel Point
Cape Royal
Point Imperial
wildlife Kaibab squirrel
bison
mule deer

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North Rim hasFacility North Rim Visitor Center
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North Rim hasFacility North Rim Campground
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Yavapai Point hasViewOf North Rim of the Grand Canyon
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Bright Angel Point locatedIn North Rim of the Grand Canyon
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Bright Angel Point near North Rim Visitor Center
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North Kaibab Trail locatedOn North Rim of the Grand Canyon
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North Kaibab Trail terminus North Rim trailhead
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North Kaibab Trail near North Rim Visitor Center
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Phantom Ranch accessibleFrom North Rim of the Grand Canyon
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Fredonia, Arizona near North Rim of the Grand Canyon
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Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument locatedOn North Rim of the Grand Canyon
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