Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway in Arizona State

Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway

No trip to Arizona would be complete without seeing the Grand Canyon, and this road leads you right up to the North Rim, where you will find those dramatic sweeping views you've always imagined.

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Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway Details

No trip to Arizona would be complete without seeing the Grand Canyon, and this road leads you right up to the North Rim, where you will find those dramatic sweeping views you have always imagined. It is no wonder this route has become a designated National Forest Scenic Byway and a National Scenic Byway. The road starts on State Highway 67 and passes the Kaibab National Forest. The meadows, grasslands, and lush foliage of the park is nothing short of stunning as it provides the backdrop for the majority of this 44-mile drive. It ends at the brink of the Grand Canyons North Rim. Here, you will find lodges, hiking trails, restaurants, and of course, those legendary canyon views.

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Nearby Parks Around Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway

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Grand Canyon Lodge

Only overnight lodging available on the North Rim.

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Grand Canyon Lodge

The only overnight lodging available on the North Rim.

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Transept Trail

Short, easy trail following the edge of the Transep.

0.1 mi away

Bright Angel Point Trail

Easy, paved walking trail along a North Rim ridgeline.

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North Rim Visitor Center

Offers park and regional information and maps.