Last updated: July 10, 2024
Thing to Do
Hike North Vista Trail - North Rim

NPS/D. Goodman
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