Grand Canyon North Rim, Zion, Bryce Canyon
Hello, we are driving from Texas for a trip to the North Rim and then on to Zion and Bryce.. I'm thinking 4 days at the North Rim and 2 nights each at Zion and Bryce Canyon. ( Or should it Bryce a...
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A few thoughts for you - We visited the North Rim and Bryce Canyon in late May 2012. We drove through Zion on route 9, but did not stay there. It was already very hot at Zion, much cooler at both Bryce and the North Rim.
We stayed at the Forest Service campground at Jacob Lake for the North Rim. There is also a FHU campground at Jacob Lake Kaibab Camper Village. The North Rim can be done in a day with some short hikes. Don't miss the drive to Cape Royal and Point Imperial for great views, IMO better than at the Lodge area.
From the North Rim to Zion (avoiding the tunnel) take route 89A to Fredonia then routes 389 and 59 to Hurricane then route 9 to Zion.
To get to Bryce from Zion (avoiding the tunnel) backtrack to Fredonia and take routes 89A and 89 to route 12.
The scenic turnouts along the rim at Bryce can easily be done in a day. If you want to get up close and personal with the hoodoos, you will need to hike down into the canyon. Just remember that it's a long hike back up to the rim. (been there, done that)
Some easy day trips are possible from Bryce. Kodachrome Basin State Park is nearby and route 12 from Bryce to Boulder is one of the most scenic drives in the west.
We stayed at the Forest Service campground at Jacob Lake for the North Rim. There is also a FHU campground at Jacob Lake Kaibab Camper Village. The North Rim can be done in a day with some short hikes. Don't miss the drive to Cape Royal and Point Imperial for great views, IMO better than at the Lodge area.
From the North Rim to Zion (avoiding the tunnel) take route 89A to Fredonia then routes 389 and 59 to Hurricane then route 9 to Zion.
To get to Bryce from Zion (avoiding the tunnel) backtrack to Fredonia and take routes 89A and 89 to route 12.
The scenic turnouts along the rim at Bryce can easily be done in a day. If you want to get up close and personal with the hoodoos, you will need to hike down into the canyon. Just remember that it's a long hike back up to the rim. (been there, done that)
Some easy day trips are possible from Bryce. Kodachrome Basin State Park is nearby and route 12 from Bryce to Boulder is one of the most scenic drives in the west.
