Cape Final, Grand Canyon North Rim

Cape Final on the north rim of the Grand Canyon National Park is a quick, but gratifying plateau hiking trail. It tenders the maximum incentives for all those willing to invest a bit of exertion and sweat to experience all of its marvels. There is no doubt that it should be attempted at least once.

If there was only one opportunity to hike in a lifetime, it should be done on the north rim of the Grand Canyon National Park's Cape Final Trail. Though the effort needed to endure this relatively short trip is sometimes taxing, the final rewards are something that cannot be missed.

The Cape's gravel base rises gradually along side a nearby road, through green forests and reaches the finale at the Kaibab Plateau. It presents an extraordinary point of view of the canyon, from far above the Unkar Creek Canyon. It is a voyage of discovery that can be done either overnight or just in one day, with just around four miles to cover. It especially more enticing during the summer months, despite the sometimes overpowering heat. The whole way allows for brilliant camping zones, with a soft cushion of pine needles to take away the hardness of the canyon floor's rocky slabs. However, other opportunities present themselves in and around the pinions, which requires a bit more traveling. Most will attest to the fact that the sunrises there are beyond comprehension.

It should be noted that though most do the day hike, this backcountry route requires special permits. Any camping will also require the same.