Cape Royal facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cape Royal
Cape Royal, and flat, Ponderosa Pine-forested Wotans Throne
Highest point
Elevation	7,880 ft (2,400 m)
Prominence	120 ft (37 m)
Isolation	1.5 mi (2.4 km)
Parent peak	Cape Final
Geography
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Location	Grand Canyon National Park, (Walhalla Plateau) Coconino County, Arizona, US
Parent range	Kaibab Plateau (Walhalla Plateau) Colorado Plateau
Topo map	USGS Cape Royal
Geology
Age of rock	Permian
Mountain type	sedimentary rock: limestone-(prominence-cliff)
Type of rock	Kaibab Limestone

Cape Royal is a tall cliff in the eastern Grand Canyon, located in Coconino County, Arizona, in the southwestern United States. It stands about 7,880 feet (2,400 meters) high. This spot is the most southern viewpoint on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. From here, you can see amazing views in many directions.

If you look northwest from Cape Royal, you will see Honan Point. Thor Temple is directly below it. To the east-northeast is Cape Final, another major viewpoint. It offers views almost straight north. A short trail, about half a mile long, leads from the parking lot to the Cape Royal overlook.

Looking southeast from Cape Royal, you can spot Freya Castle, a large mountain. To the southeast is also the huge Wotans Throne. This is a flat, forested area that used to be part of the North Rim. It is covered with Ponderosa Pine trees.

The cliffs at Cape Royal are made of a type of rock called Kaibab Limestone. Below this, there is softer rock called Toroweap Formation. Underneath that are white cliffs of Coconino Sandstone. Water from Cape Royal flows into the Unkar Creek and Canyon to the south. This water eventually reaches the Colorado River, which is about 6 miles away.

Angels Window overlook, about 1/3 mile north-northeast of Cape Royal

Amazing Views from Cape Royal

Cape Royal offers some of the best views in the entire Grand Canyon. You can see many famous rock formations and temples from this spot.

Views to the East and Northeast

Looking towards the east and northeast, you can see Cape Final. This area gives you a wide view of the canyon. You can also spot Jupiter Temple, a unique rock formation.

Views to the South and Southwest

When you look south and southwest, you will see more incredible sights. Two famous formations visible from here are Vishnu Temple and Freya Castle. These are large, impressive rock structures that stand out in the canyon.

Wotans Throne and Angels Gate

About 1.5 miles to the south-southwest, you can clearly see Wotans Throne. This is a large, flat-topped mountain that looks like a giant throne. Next to it, you might also see Angels Gate. These formations are very popular for their unique shapes.