Camping at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon

4 Days, 3 Nights 400 miles of dirt road, 6 Jeeps loaded to the hilt, and the most beautiful scenery on the planet.

Day 1 June 18th 2009
We left town a bit late and a had a little mishap that slowed us down a bit. But we had a great Camp spot at Kelly Point.


North Rim 6-18-09

Day 2 June 19 2009
I decided we didn’t bring enough fuel so Elisabeth and I ran to St George for some fuel and supplies. When we returned to the Rim we had a little confusion finding where the rest of the group camped at and it was late so we camped at the International Airport.


North Rim 6-19-09

Day 3 June 20 2009
Found the group camp in the am. Had a great breakfast to another wonderful view.
A couple of the group were feeling a little ill and headed home from this point.
Down to 4 jeeps now we headed for our final night camping spot.
The drive there was a great variety of scenery.
On the road into the park there was a stretch of very soft and deep silt. Joe, and Steve with some help got to play rescue rangers and pull an all wheel drive Subaru and a full size van out of it.
First night putting up camp in the daylight, and the most beautiful views of the whole trip.


North Rim 6-20-09

Day 4 June 21 2009
Woke up to a great day Elisabeth made a fantastic breakfast and I ate to the most wonderful view. Life is great.
Broke camp, posed for a group photo, then wandered around taking pictures of the incredible view.
These photos don’t do it justice but if you click on the slide show you can see them individually in full size and they are pretty big.
After the morning photo walk at the Rim Elisabeth and I broke away to head home early so we could get some rest before working the next day.
We met a nice couple on a dual sport motorcycle who needed some fuel. I gave them a gallon or 2 and they offered us lunch if we ever stop at their restaurant (El Diablo or something) in Flagstaff.
I think it took about 4 hours to get home through Colorado City.
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North Rim 6-21-09