Loreah Winlow
The north end of the trail is at Point Imperial, one of the best views in Grand Canyon National Park.
Loreah Winlow
Approaching Point Imperial on Ken Patrick Trail.
Loreah Winlow
Pointing out landmarks on the opposite canyon rim in Grand Canyon National Park.
Loreah Winlow
Downed trees require some scrambling on parts of this trail.
Jesse Weber
Scorched areas appear desolate, but greenery is returning to the canyon rim.
Jesse Weber
Snow can linger on parts of the trail well into spring.
Jesse Weber
Parts of the trail cut through deep forest.
Jesse Weber
The section between North Kaibab and Point Imperial has one really spectacular canyon overlook.
Loreah Winlow
Take time to drop your pack and relax in the forest.
Jesse Weber
Parts of the landscape resemble alpine meadows.
Jesse Weber
Aspens just beginning to leaf out in mid May.
Jesse Weber
Pausing for a break among the proud ponderosa pines.
Loreah Winlow
Gazing at Mount Hayden, a spire just below the rim in the Coconino Sandstone layer.