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« on: November 20, 2016, 02:37:37 PM » |
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In the prelims of my ''Sturgis'' trip. As far as the grand canyon goes, which is better. North rim or south. Any neat things to see? Stay?
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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2016, 02:44:08 PM » |
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South rim much easier to get too prettier more crowded
North rim opposite still pretty, look for lodging at Jacob lake
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« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2016, 03:23:10 PM » |
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My wife and I stayed 4 nights at the South Rim (last September) and 3 nights at the North Rim. South Rim is a lot more commercial, but in a good way....lots to do and see. The North Rim seemed to be more geared for hikers, but we used it as a sort of home base for our day trips to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. I heard that 90% of tourists visit the South Rim.....10% visit the North Rim. Here is a link to some of our photos..... https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yoxm2x05w98anck/AAASw_BWCHpNYno-wggHeCo5a?dl=0Mark |
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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2016, 04:07:22 PM » |
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Fudgie,
Been to both. Stayed in Jacob Lake on north side, I think Its still 40 miles to the rim tho, don't remember where for south rim.
Agree, north is more for hiking crowd but views from both are spectacular.
It is a site to behold. You won't be disappointed.
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« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2016, 04:46:03 PM » |
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My wife and I stayed 4 nights at the South Rim (last September) and 3 nights at the North Rim. South Rim is a lot more commercial, but in a good way....lots to do and see. The North Rim seemed to be more geared for hikers, but we used it as a sort of home base for our day trips to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. I heard that 90% of tourists visit the South Rim.....10% visit the North Rim. Here is a link to some of our photos..... https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yoxm2x05w98anck/AAASw_BWCHpNYno-wggHeCo5a?dl=0Mark How far is it to Bryce and Zion from there? |
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« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2016, 04:56:26 PM » |
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Bryce is about 3 hour ride from the North Rim....Zion about 2 1/2 hours....both worth the ride.....
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« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2016, 05:25:45 PM » |
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Never been to the South Rim but the North Rim is beautiful. Kind of a long ride from civilization but worth the trip. We camped in Hurricane Utah in 2010 and went to Bryce, Zion and Arches near Moab. All are amazing. I don't think you are old enough (62) to get an America the Beautiful pass for $10 like I did but if you are going to visit all the parks you can buy a yearly pass and save yourself some money in the long run if you are going to visit 3 or 4 parks in one year. Looks like the motorcycle fee is $25 for Bryce and the yearly pass is $80 so do the math.
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« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2016, 05:53:53 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2016, 07:36:13 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2016, 04:11:26 AM » |
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Have visited the North and South Rim, rode the mules from the South Rim to/from Phantom Ranch at the bottom, and have rafted the Colorado through the Canyon.
If this is your first and especially if it will possibly be your only visit I would suggest visiting the South Rim. The North Rim is much closer if you are doing the Zion/Bryce/Capitol Reef area thing, and it is lovely. South Rim is also busier, but I still recall walking up to the overlook outside the South Rim Visitor Center and seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time. To me the visual impact is more striking there than at the North Rim.
Were I going back again I would revisit the South Rim and, if I could schedule it enough in advance, do the mule ride again. A true unique America experience...
You (and, yes, the crowds along with you) will love either place! Have fun!!!
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« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2016, 06:12:36 AM » |
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definitely on my bucket list grand canyon/zion/bryce, etc. wanted to go a few years ago but daughter in high school after school was over had a speaking seminar for school in washington DC we went to instead for the family vacation for the summer...  Am sure DC was no match for grand canyon in terms of scenic views since not too much of a history buff made more for DC trip. |
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« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2016, 06:23:51 AM » |
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You didn't make a mistake there, CD... Two different places entirely. BikerGirl and I were just talking that it is time for another DC trip for us as well. I want to ride the bikes up from NC, get a hotel adjacent to the Metro, and just park the bikes for the duration. Keep the Canyon and those other Grand Circle locations on your bucket list for a "natural beauty" trip! We made the Grand Circle ride on Honda Magnas years ago, and having been to the Canyon prior we felt Zion was the highlight of that trip. But, whew, it's hard to decide...  |
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« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2016, 07:20:54 AM » |
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We spend a couple of days on the south rim and really enjoyed the trip. We stayed in one of the lodges at the park and it was great to be that close to everything. One day took the commercial trips and thought they were very well done, the next went out on our own and had a good time doing that also. I made the wisecrack to one of the guides that I was glad God had time to finish the canyon before we got there and had to listen to his very detailed, very long answer that it is never really finished.
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« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2016, 07:29:56 AM » |
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North rim was less crowded.
South Rim full of tour buses and gaggles of homegrown and foreign tourists.
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« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2016, 07:56:40 AM » |
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Has anyone rafted the Colorado thru the canyon? That is on my bucket list.
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« Reply #15 on: November 21, 2016, 09:27:42 AM » |
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Has anyone rafted the Colorado thru the canyon? That is on my bucket list.
Never rafted it. The sun would become a major issue. Have much sunscreen and several hats Dan |
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« Reply #16 on: November 21, 2016, 09:37:33 AM » |
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Has anyone rafted the Colorado thru the canyon? That is on my bucket list.
Yes. We went with Arizona Raft Adventures - azraft.com. We did a motorized 8 Day rafting trip for the 225 miles from Lee's Ferry to Diamond Creek This was a wonderful trip, but it was physically demanding. Did I say it was physically demanding? You raft all day - getting soaked in the rapids and the Colorado is ALWAYS cold. You then have to pitch your own tent and help set up camp each evening, and you awaken at 6ish to break down camp and hit the river for another day. Most days on our particular trip there were also 5-6 mile hikes at certain points - and while each one was worth it there ain't NO way to hike anywhere from the river but uphill. And, believe me, interpersonal relationships among your rafting family (but who in reality are total strangers) are tested during this experience because of the fatigue factor. BikerGirl and I, in our mid-50s and in pretty good shape at the time, were exhausted at the end of this trip. That being said (and GEEZ I really made some of it sound bad, didn't I?) this was a FABULOUS adventure and a life experience - but one I would not repeat because it was so tiring, and...I've done it and you couldn't do it again and experience it the same way. Seriously, if you are in decent physical shape please consider it - and also the overnight Mule Trip from the South Rim to Phantom Ranch at the bottom on the Colorado. Best steak I've ever had for dinner at the Ranch that night, and much less exerting. You must plan ahead - 6 mos or so in advance. Azraft, probably not so much... |
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« Reply #17 on: November 21, 2016, 01:42:37 PM » |
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Have visited the North and South Rim, rode the mules from the South Rim to/from Phantom Ranch at the bottom, and have rafted the Colorado through the Canyon.
If this is your first and especially if it will possibly be your only visit I would suggest visiting the South Rim. The North Rim is much closer if you are doing the Zion/Bryce/Capitol Reef area thing, and it is lovely. South Rim is also busier, but I still recall walking up to the overlook outside the South Rim Visitor Center and seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time. To me the visual impact is more striking there than at the North Rim.
Were I going back again I would revisit the South Rim and, if I could schedule it enough in advance, do the mule ride again. A true unique America experience...
You (and, yes, the crowds along with you) will love either place! Have fun!!!
I looked up the mule trips and they said 200 lbs. How exact are they? I maybe 220. |
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« Reply #18 on: November 21, 2016, 01:43:08 PM » |
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North rim was less crowded.
South Rim full of tour buses and gaggles of homegrown and foreign tourists.
So like Yellowstone.  |
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« Reply #19 on: November 21, 2016, 01:57:03 PM » |
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North rim was less crowded.
South Rim full of tour buses and gaggles of homegrown and foreign tourists.
Ditto on that,, been there |
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« Reply #20 on: November 21, 2016, 02:28:18 PM » |
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Has anyone rafted the Colorado thru the canyon? That is on my bucket list.
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« Reply #21 on: November 21, 2016, 02:30:14 PM » |
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Fudgie, how many days you planning round trip? ???
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« Reply #22 on: November 21, 2016, 05:00:26 PM » |
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I looked up the mule trips and they said 200 lbs. How exact are they? I maybe 220. [/quote] And they said they would not strap two together for me. Quite inconsiderate I thought.  |
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« Reply #23 on: November 21, 2016, 05:21:53 PM » |
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Has anyone rafted the Colorado thru the canyon? That is on my bucket list.
Haven't done that but, I have viewed both sides while leading a flight of Army helicopters through the canyon before they stopped allowing that.  |
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« Reply #24 on: November 21, 2016, 05:24:02 PM » |
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Has anyone rafted the Colorado thru the canyon? That is on my bucket list.
Haven't done that but, I have viewed both sides while leading a flight of Army helicopters through the canyon before they stopped allowing that. |
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« Reply #26 on: November 22, 2016, 12:50:34 PM » |
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I looked up the mule trips and they said 200 lbs. How exact are they? I maybe 220.
Well, I have to say - they did weigh us at the South Rim before starting the trip. But, I push 185 when gloriously nude. There were folks on the trip that were heavier than I. I'd suggest that you call and inquire. This is a true experience, and worth it if they will let you make the trip.
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« Reply #27 on: November 22, 2016, 01:00:04 PM » |
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Has anyone rafted the Colorado thru the canyon? That is on my bucket list.
Haven't done that but, I have viewed both sides while leading a flight of Army helicopters through the canyon before they stopped allowing that. Now, THAT'S cool... We recall seeing very few private aircraft/tours when we were rafting. But, you mind is so much on other things that we honestly could have missed it. |
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« Reply #28 on: November 22, 2016, 02:05:18 PM » |
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While in HS 40 of us did a YMCA 28 day cross country camping trip. Apparently Rogers can also be a Christian name ( seriously they didnt care what religion any of us were) We hit a lot of national parks and all but a couple of nites we were setting up tents and sleeping bags and breaking them down for the next day trip
One of the highlights was the Bright Angel Trail by Mule. It was awsome watching the colors change on the walls of the canyon and man it was H O T. Would have hated to hike back up!
How two strings of mules pass each other is quite something to see from mule back.
That rafting trip sounds awesome
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While in HS 40 of us did a YMCA 28 day cross country camping trip. Apparently Rogers can also be a Christian name ( seriously they didnt care what religion any of us were) We hit a lot of national parks and all but a couple of nites we were setting up tents and sleeping bags and breaking them down for the next day trip
One of the highlights was the Bright Angel Trail by Mule. It was awsome watching the colors change on the walls of the canyon and man it was H O T. Would have hated to hike back up!
How two strings of mules pass each other is quite something to see from mule back.
That rafting trip sounds awesome
When I was a much younger man a buddy and I hiked up and down. We took sleeping bags, hot dogs, and a case of beer. It was a blast. We had a Big Horn sheep come up to us within 10'. But I don't think my legs have ever burned so much as that hike back up. |
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« Reply #31 on: November 23, 2016, 04:13:45 AM » |
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.... Seriously, if you are in decent physical shape please consider it .. You obviously don't know Sinkhead Dude, Last Time I checked, round is a shape. |
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well you didnt have to carry the case of beer back up at least No, but thank god the Park Service thought about dumb ass 20 year old kids. We didn't have any water for the hike back up. Luckily there were a couple pipes coming out of the ground with water. |
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