Grand Canyon Ride

blowndodge · 02-09-2012, 03:38 PM

As one of the ride leaders to the Grand Canyon Ride I've researched the surrounding viewing area and found a nice web page.

The road we will be taking south from Kanab is 89 south to 67. This road ends at the Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim. There will be some spectacular scenery for sure as well as a short trial hike (30 minutes) for anyone interested (I am) called Bright Angel Point. I've enclosed the web page so you can read and start dreaming..

http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisi...ht%20Angel.pdf

cactusjack · 02-09-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

As one of the ride leaders to the Grand Canyon Ride I've researched the surrounding viewing area and found a nice web page.

The road we will be taking south from Kanab is 89 south to 67. This road ends at the Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim. There will be some spectacular scenery for sure as well as a short trial hike (30 minutes) for anyone interested (I am) called Bright Angel Point. I've enclosed the web page so you can read and start dreaming..

http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisi...ht%20Angel.pdf

It's not a very difficult hike, mostly flat ground. The view from the point is magnificent and is well worth the short hike to get there.

Sin City Stan · 02-09-2012, 04:59 PM

Can't wait.

trosco · 02-09-2012, 05:01 PM

I've been to the canyon several times. Thought it's more remote the north rim is by far my favorite. It snowed while I was there in early Sept 3 yrs ago so always have something warm to put on!

waterman · 02-09-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by trosco

I've been to the canyon several times. Thought it's more remote the north rim is by far my favorite. It snowed while I was there in early Sept 3 yrs ago so always have something warm to put on!

Southern people.

Snow?? Cold??

**Jared** · 02-09-2012, 05:59 PM

Looks awesome!

landman · 02-10-2012, 12:28 PM

thanks brad,i think i better bring a camera.

blowndodge · 02-10-2012, 12:57 PM

First time I went to the Grand Canyon was 2 years ago.. south rim... No pictures or video do it justice the first time you look over in it... I don't have the words and trust me, if you've never seen it neither will you..!

waterman · 02-10-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

First time I went to the Grand Canyon was 2 years ago.. south rim... No pictures or video do it justice the first time you look over in it... I don't have the words and trust me, if you've never seen it neither will you..!

Never seen it but I think I definately will say one thing. Holy Shit that is one deep hole.

usranger74 · 02-10-2012, 05:08 PM

I like that Arrowhead!!

blowndodge · 04-05-2012, 08:47 PM

I've been checking the weather in Kanab and to the North Rim ride. Kanab is 5002 feet so it rather cool (40's) at night and about mid 70's to 80 in the day time at the end of May. The ride to the North Rim will take us up to almost 9,000 feet in elevation so it will be cool all the time.. Keep that in mind when you ride up there.

Those that have heart conditions or other respiratory ailments should consider your losing 1/3 your oxygen. Altitude sickness affect 1 in 10 at that level.. Those that come early enough to Kanab at 5000 ft. should be acclimated enough that you shouldn't have a large concern.

Altitude sickness is serious. I took a turn around one year to Mammoth Ski resort and we raced up there and took the ski lift to the top of the mountain and sat down in the coffee-rest-food restaurant at the top and passed out. It was 11,000 ft. but let me tell you, not fun

...It's a new "sickness" you've never felt before! Trust me.. it'll ruin your vacation.

Just some FYI as I was reading on my leading the ride to the North rim and hadn't realized how how up it was.. higher than the south rim I visited 2 years ago.

cactusjack · 04-05-2012, 11:11 PM

I had a similar experience on Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park several years ago. We stopped at a visitors center at around 13,000', I got out of the car, took a few steps, and the parking lot suddenly tilted about 45° on me. I grew up at 4800' in Salt Lake City and used to spend a lot of time in areas 7000'+, but I guess years of living at 1200' in Phoenix took their toll.

ballast · 04-06-2012, 12:53 AM

Well then Kris and I are really screwed. My house is at 200 feet above sea level. A friend who has been through Mountain Warfare talked about taking aspirin to thin the blood a bit and help with altitude sickness.

waterman · 04-06-2012, 12:38 PM

Well, we are at 4600 feet so this will be no problem. One of the best things for altitude sickness is keeping hydrated. Also, no alchohol, that's a good one. ;)

blowndodge · 04-06-2012, 12:44 PM

I just want all of us to be prepared to have a great time at the canyon! I'll bring aspirin as Charlie pointed out and gatorade to drink.

02-09-2012, 03:38 PM	#1
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Grand Canyon Ride As one of the ride leaders to the Grand Canyon Ride I've researched the surrounding viewing area and found a nice web page. The road we will be taking south from Kanab is 89 south to 67. This road ends at the Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim. There will be some spectacular scenery for sure as well as a short trial hike (30 minutes) for anyone interested (I am) called Bright Angel Point. I've enclosed the web page so you can read and start dreaming.. http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisi...ht%20Angel.pdf __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-09-2012, 05:01 PM	#4
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	I've been to the canyon several times. Thought it's more remote the north rim is by far my favorite. It snowed while I was there in early Sept 3 yrs ago so always have something warm to put on! __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	First time I went to the Grand Canyon was 2 years ago.. south rim... No pictures or video do it justice the first time you look over in it... I don't have the words and trust me, if you've never seen it neither will you..! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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04-05-2012, 08:47 PM	#11
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I've been checking the weather in Kanab and to the North Rim ride. Kanab is 5002 feet so it rather cool (40's) at night and about mid 70's to 80 in the day time at the end of May. The ride to the North Rim will take us up to almost 9,000 feet in elevation so it will be cool all the time.. Keep that in mind when you ride up there. Those that have heart conditions or other respiratory ailments should consider your losing 1/3 your oxygen. Altitude sickness affect 1 in 10 at that level.. Those that come early enough to Kanab at 5000 ft. should be acclimated enough that you shouldn't have a large concern. Altitude sickness is serious. I took a turn around one year to Mammoth Ski resort and we raced up there and took the ski lift to the top of the mountain and sat down in the coffee-rest-food restaurant at the top and passed out. It was 11,000 ft. but let me tell you, not fun ...It's a new "sickness" you've never felt before! Trust me.. it'll ruin your vacation. Just some FYI as I was reading on my leading the ride to the North rim and hadn't realized how how up it was.. higher than the south rim I visited 2 years ago. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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04-05-2012, 11:11 PM	#12
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I had a similar experience on Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park several years ago. We stopped at a visitors center at around 13,000', I got out of the car, took a few steps, and the parking lot suddenly tilted about 45° on me. I grew up at 4800' in Salt Lake City and used to spend a lot of time in areas 7000'+, but I guess years of living at 1200' in Phoenix took their toll. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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04-06-2012, 12:53 AM	#13
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Well then Kris and I are really screwed. My house is at 200 feet above sea level. A friend who has been through Mountain Warfare talked about taking aspirin to thin the blood a bit and help with altitude sickness. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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04-06-2012, 12:38 PM	#14
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Well, we are at 4600 feet so this will be no problem. One of the best things for altitude sickness is keeping hydrated. Also, no alchohol, that's a good one. ;) __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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04-06-2012, 12:44 PM	#15
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I just want all of us to be prepared to have a great time at the canyon! I'll bring aspirin as Charlie pointed out and gatorade to drink. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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