Located at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, the Bright Angel Point Trail is a steep, narrow, fully paved path leading to an incredible scenic viewpoint. The trail is conveniently located right next to the Grand Canyon Lodge and is only a short hike from the North Rim Visitor’s Center.

This trail encompasses stunning views from all angles and features numerous large rocks. These rocks are perfect for sitting on to relax and observe the beauty of the Canyon while also can be climbed for even more gorgeous views. The scenery constantly changes as you walk down the path and are stunning to look out upon as you return.

Keep the kiddos close as the adventure begins downhill with steep drop-offs on both sides. The steepness on the way out makes returning a bit more strenuous but is still very doable for all hiking levels. Large rocks and trees line both sides of the path for a good portion of the trail which is much less crowded than the South Rim.

Toward the end of the trail, you cross a small bridge which may seem scary, yet has guardrails conveniently placed both on the bridge as well as near the point in order to provide safety.

While the light reflecting off the Canyon appears to be flat around mid-day, Bright Angel Point is a marvelous place to watch the sunrise or sunset and experience dynamic reflections of incredible colors. The remarkable views make Bright Angel Point the most popular destination for photography at the North Rim.