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What to expect
Cape Royal is a 7,880-foot-elevation summit located in the eastern Grand Canyon, Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States. It is the southernmost viewpoint of the North Rim, offering views from north-northeast, south, west, and southwest. The 0.5-mile Cape Royal Trail starts at the parking lot and ends at the overlook at Cape Royal. From Cape Royal, visitors can see the massif and highpoint of Freya Castle, and southeasterly is massive Wotans Throne. The cliffs of Cape Royal are composed of Kaibab Limestone. Cape Royal provides a panorama up, down, and across the canyon, making it a popular spot for both sunrise and sunset. The area is also accessible via a paved, level trail, and there are picnic tables and restrooms available
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Activities: We visited Cape Royal, enjoying the scenic views and the opportunity to see the Desert View Watchtower on the South Rim
Highlights: The kids loved the views from Cape Royal, especially the glimpse of the Desert View Watchtower. We all enjoyed the stunning scenery and the chance to see both the east and west sides of the canyon ✨