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fendleroc
Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 13
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Posted: 1/22/2006, 7:52 am Post subject: best things to do in grand canyon north rim late june. |
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hi everybody and happy new year,
I've got one day and a half to spend in grand canyon north rim with one night in the lodge late june. I wonder where are the best scenic views of the canyon. I've rented a 4wd but doesn't have great experience. I like hiking too.
thanks
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 1/25/2006, 4:53 am Post subject: |
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Why not hike the Widforss Trail, to Widforss Point, which is one of the best views of the canyon from the North Rim, plus gives you a decent hike of about 9.5 miles round trip. There are views of a deep side canyon, The Transcept, along the way. Since you wouldn't be descending into the Canyon itself you will avoid the rather unbelievable heat of June below the Rim. Be sure to take AT LEAST a couple quarts of water as there is none along this route.
If you have time on the 1/2 day, very early in the morning, say starting at 4:30 or 5:00--it will be light then in June--you could hike down the North Kaibab Trail, but it will heat up later in the day, you can count on it! (Of course, if heat is your thing, by all means hike down the North Kaibab into the furnace!) |
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mike What box?
Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134
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Posted: 1/25/2006, 10:05 am Post subject: |
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I second Widforss! You can also drive over to Point Imperial, Walhalla Overlook & Cape Royal. _________________ [/size] |
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fendleroc
Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 13
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Posted: 1/28/2006, 2:08 pm Post subject: grand canyon north rim |
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thanks a lot for your information and the time you spent.
By the way, can anyone tell me how I can manage to go to THE WAVE. I think I need a permit, but I've been told there isn't any trail?
Louis |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 1/28/2006, 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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Never heard of it! |
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mike What box?
Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134
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Posted: 1/28/2006, 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: grand canyon north rim |
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fendleroc wrote: |
thanks a lot for your information and the time you spent.
By the way, can anyone tell me how I can manage to go to THE WAVE. I think I need a permit, but I've been told there isn't any trail?
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Take a look at the Coyote Butes section in the FAQs on this site: https://www.blm.gov/az/paria/index2.html _________________ [/size] |
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firechik
Joined: 19 Feb 2005 Posts: 4
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Posted: 2/19/2006, 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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The Uncle Jim Loop is also nice depending on what you want, it doesn't have as many canyon views but is still spectacular. That was always my favorite morning run. Cliff Springs trail at Cape Royal is also a fun really short hike. |
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