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    Hikes/United States/Arizona/Grand Canyon National Park

    North Rim Fire Watchtower Hike

    Difficulty
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    Easy
    Duration
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    1-1.5h
    Distance
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    4.5 km
    Elevation
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    110 m
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    Adventure through the forest on the trail to the North Rim Fire Watchtower, a hike that sees very little traffic and thus might provide you with a bit of solitude. This route winds through the trees and then takes you up to the watchtower, where you have a high-up view of the surrounding landscape. This is an easy route suitable for all skill levels.

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    Route Description for North Rim Fire Watchtower Hike

    The North Rim Fire Watchtower hike is a relaxing hike that’s easy enough for beginners and families. It leads you through the remote forests of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon to a fire watchtower with an excellent vantage point over the surrounding landscape.

    This route is quiet and very lightly trafficked, so you might just have the place to yourself. While it’s a short trip, make sure you prepare as you would for any other remote hike, with lots of water, layers of clothing, sun protection, and GPS mapping if needed.

    The route begins from the side of the Grand Canyon Highway. There’s another trail that heads off to your right, but you’ll want to stay left. You’ll hike through two wide turns. Coming around the second, keep right where a forest road heads off to the left. You; soon arrive at the watchtower, which you can climb to earn your view. When you’re ready, turn back and retrace your steps.

    Getting to the North Rim Fire Watchtower Hike Trailhead

    The trailhead for the North Rim Fire Watchtower Hike is on Grand Canyon Highway.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      March-November

    • Pets allowed

      No

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Low

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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