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regalroute66
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Oct 06, 2013

Grand Canyon - North Rim

Hello Everyone,
My wife and I are planning a road trip for next year and I'm looking for some feedback, good or bad on the Grand Canyon North Rim.We stayed in the trailer village at the South Rim before, and enjoyed it very much.Your so close to everything and the shuttle service is great.I know that the north rim doesn't have a shuttle service but are there trails,scenic look outs, store etc. within a reasonable distance from the campground? We travel in a 24' class c MH, we don't have a toad, but we do take our bikes with us.Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

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    NCWriter
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    Oct 06, 2013
    We had a great time staying there in 2011. It was low key, less crowded and commercialized than the south rim, based on our visits there. I liked the atmosphere a lot.

    Yes, many, scenic drives and trails for all levels, from easy to strenuous down into the canyon at the North Rim. A small C like yours will have access to some great drives to explore the N Rim area. Plenty of overlooks with parking.

    The campground has a very fine camp store with some groceries, wifi and a sitting area inside selling coffee and books...laundry nearby. You can drive or walk or bike to the historic lodge which has ranger talks on the outdoor patio facing the canyon rim view...or you can just sit on chairs there in the sun.

    The lodge restaurant is moderately priced, again with windows facing that beautiful view. Seems like there was also a little pub and an ice cream shop by the lodge, too.

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