| Author | Message | ||
     Portero72 |
Howdy doods. I am looking for info on conditions on the North Rim in early April. I am from Az, but have little experience in the northern areas. Will snow/ice be an issue? I want to see the NR, as I have never been to that side before, and also to avoid crowds. Any ideas on where to go, must-sees, logistics, is also greatly appreciated. For the record, I will be on an 09 Uly, and am not afraid of the dirt. | ||
| Strokizator |
Try posting that question on the ADV site. It's a good place to go if you want to use your Uly like it was intended. http://www.advrider.com/forumsforumdisplay.php?f=2 9 | ||
| Portero72 |
Thx, Strok. Got a post there already. Just covering all bases. | ||
| F_skinner |
I would try here; http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/37/ 7966.html?1266181411 | ||
| Slipknot |
I tried that in May and camped about 30 miles from the main visitors center on the south rim. It was 28F that night and never got over 50 the next day. As we descended to the valley the temp was 80. Be prepared. | ||
| Hardlya |
My wife and I make that ride every year. Mid May is the soonest I would recommend. If you make reservations at the camp ground now, you have a good chance of getting a spot. I suggest going around Memorial Day and stretching it a little to take in the World Superbike Races at Miller Motorsports Park out side of Salt Lake. Makes a great loop...North Rim to Salt Lake to Moab and return to Phoenix. | ||
| Hooper |
Between April 21-25, 2006, I rode from Scottsdale through Sedona, up to the Grand Canyon, then to Zion and back. The North Rim was closed at that time of year - couldn't drive down to see it, unfortunately. We did spend the night at the South Rim and were - of course - blown away. It's one of the few sights that really is as good as everyone says it is. The more I stared out over the canyon, the more I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. I need to go back. Anyway, it was nippy as we rolled past the entrance to the North Rim - 8,000 feet and 55 degrees. About 45 minutes prior we were down around 3,100 feet and baking in 105 degree sun on the Navajo Bridge. An elevation change of over 4,900 feet in 45 minutes and 40 miles! Yeah, on that last stretch of road, those bikes were essentially angled straight up, like big, chromey rockets. We saw a couple of flurries, but nothing serious. We stopped there at the Jacob Lake Inn for lunch - nearly deserted. Pretty soon we were motoring into Utah and into some warmer temps. Man, I gotta' get back out into the world again! | ||
| Hardlya |
Yeah, it is a pilgrimage for us. Been doing it many years and each time is like the first. The North Rim has it all over the South Rim. |
