Roosevelt Point Overlook

Roosevelt Point is one of the North Rim's quieter payoffs — a short trail off the main road that trades the crowds of Bright Angel Point for a view locals rate among the best in the Cape Royal area. With a 4.9-star rating from 94 reviews, it's one of the most consistently loved overlooks on this side of the canyon.

What to expect

The walk out starts easy, a wide, gentle path good for nearly anyone, before narrowing into a steeper, rockier stretch as it nears the point. Reviewers describe a small descent near the end that opens up views from a different angle than most rim overlooks offer, plus more vegetation and wildlife (lizards, geodes tucked in the rock) than you'd expect on a short trail. Several visitors point out a narrow dirt path forking left near the end that leads to the widest views — worth following if you're comfortable on uneven footing.

• Rating: 4.9 stars (94 Google reviews)
• Trail character: easy start, steeper and rockier final stretch
• Tip: bring water and food — this is a day-use stop with no services nearby

Because it sits off the main North Rim road rather than at a developed overlook, Roosevelt Point tends to stay quiet even when Bright Angel Point is busy. The North Rim itself is day-use only in 2026, with no in-park lodging since the Grand Canyon Lodge was lost to the 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire, so plan this as a stop on a scenic drive and base yourself in Jacob Lake rather than expecting overnight facilities nearby.