Cape Royal
A viewpoint promontory at the end of the North Rim road, passing Angels Window. From here you can see far down to the Colorado River and the South Rim's Desert View Watchtower.
Cape Royal sits opposite Wotan’s Throne and is one of the most expansive viewpoints on the North Rim. It offers views of the Colorado River in the canyon bottom and the Desert View Watchtower on the South Rim. From the parking lot, a flat, paved trail of about 1 km leads to the viewpoint, and along the way you can climb onto the top of Angels Window, a stone arch. From the North Rim visitor area, drive about 23 miles (roughly 45 minutes) along Cape Royal Road. Along the way there are also Roosevelt Point, Vista Encantada and other viewpoints where you can stop.
Opening hours
Open with the Northern Edge
Nearby sights
- Grand Canyon North Rim (Bright Angel Point)
- Point Imperial
- Pipe Spring National Monument
- Little Hollywood Movie Museum
- Paria Ghost Town & Movie Set Site
- Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
- Kanab Sand Caves
- Moqui Cave