Hike North Vista Trail - North Rim

View from Green Mountain

NPS Photo

Constructed by the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, the North Vista Trail offers some of the best scenic views and birding in the park. After passing through an area of sage and oak brush, the trail meanders in a pinyon/juniper forest along the canyon rim. Several overlooks offer views of Pinyon Draw and the inner canyon. Hikers continuing to Green Mountain will be rewarded by panoramic vistas, including the San Juan Mountains, the West Elks, Grand Mesa, the Uncompahgre Plateau, and an aerial perspective of the Black Canyon.

Pets are not allowed.

Trail to Exclamation Point:

• Distance (one-way): 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
• Difficulty: Moderately strenuous

Trail to Green Mountain:

• Distance (one-way): 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
• Difficulty: Strenuous
   

Details

Activity

Front-Country Hiking

Pets Allowed

No

Pets are not allowed on this trail.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

North Rim Ranger Station

The trailhead is at the North Rim Ranger Station.

Reservations

No

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

North Rim of the Black Canyon is closed during winter.

Accessibility Information

This trail is unpaved, narrow, steep, and not wheelchair accessible.