This
route gives you a unique look at northern Arizona and the
less visited North
Rim of the Grand Canyon. You will be traveling at approximately
8,000 ft above sea level. The route travels through the
650,000 Kaibab National
Forest offering plenty of hiking and camping. On this
route you will travel through rich forests of ponderosa
pines and mixed conifers. There is much wildlife to observe
including mule deer and wild turkeys. When you finally
reach the end of the route, you will be presented with a
unique view of the Grand Canyon due to the north rim’s 1,000
ft elevation advantage over the southern rim. Bring plenty
of film on this route!!! The Grand Canyon view is indisputably
a 5 in terms of scenery but the majority of your driving
will not give you a view of the canyon so we decided to
go with a conservative 4 star rating.
Motorcycle
Road Quality:
The
road is fairly smooth for the most part offering gentle
turns and inclines/declines. Since the route is enclosed
in a national forest you won’t have towns to interrupt your
traveling enjoyment. Keep your eyes out for wildlife though.
Also, for those of you who think of Arizona as a dry desert
and a place for year round motorcycle driving, this route
is closed during the winter. At around 8,000 ft of elevation,
northern Arizona becomes a winter wonderland in the winter
months.
Motorcycle
Roadside Amenities:
Along
this route you will find two campgrounds, hiking trails
and picnic areas located in the beautiful
Kaibab National Forest. The largest campground, Jacob
Lake, is at the northernmost end of the route and offers
campers approximately 50 well-equipped campsites. About
½ way along the route you will find the Demotte
Campground offering 20 sites. Keep in mind that camping
is allowed outside of the designated camping areas for those
who prefer to ruff it. The route ends at the north rim
of the Grand Canyon and offers some breathtaking views that
the more crowded south rim visitor center can’t match.
There is also the Grand Canyon lodge at the end of the route
for those of you who prefer to sleep in something more comfortable
then a tent. Make sure you gas up in one of the towns before
the route such as Jacob
Lake or Fredonia.
Directions:
The
route starts in the town of Jacob
Lake Arizona (click here for an online map to Jacob
Lake). From here you simply take Rte 67 south towards the
Grand Canyon.
Additional
Information:
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View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo
weather.
- Kaibab National Forest
(520)635-2681
- Kaibab Plateau Visitor
Center (520)643-7298
- Grand Canyon National
Park (520)638-7888
- North
Rim Lodging Information
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Tyler M - 2007 Victory
Posted 675 days ago
Ride is a lot of fun, don't go in the middle of the summer, it is really hot, best time to go is either in the spring or the fall, cooler temperatures. Only bad part of the ride is going through the Indian Reservations, they aren't the friendliest people, and watch out for the Drunk Indian Drivers, I almost got hit by one.
