Forum Discussion

Dave-Sparky's avatar
Dave-Sparky
Explorer
Nov 18, 2014

Planning for a future trip through the Southwest

We are currently doing our early planning for a trip next fall to see the balloon festival in Albuquerque NM. This is in early October and we also have a storytellers festival just south of Salt Lake ...
dkreuzen's avatar
dkreuzen
Explorer
Nov 19, 2014
Lauren wrote:
Don't get me wrong, the N Rim is nice - rustic and all that. And isolated. And fewer crowds due to far fewer facilities.

But you only see about 10% of the Canyon and you miss the majesty of the whole place - particularly at sunrise and sunset.

And you take pictures right into the sun.

Which is why I always recommend the S Rim - particularly for first time and maybe only a one time visit.

We have been to the N Rim to check it out but have been to the S Rim many times.


X2

About Campground 101

Recommendations, reviews, and the inside scoop from fellow travelers.14,716 PostsLatest Activity: Feb 10, 2025