Hello all,
I debated resurrecting an older, general Grand Canyon thread but elected to start this one specific to the North Rim. My wife and I are headed to the Grand Canyon in a couple of weeks. I know late June may not be ideal in terms of temps, but it fits into the schedule and she's already going to be in Arizona for work.
We will be camping at the North Rim campground. This will be our first trip to the North Rim. We will have 2 to 2.5 days available for day hiking. I anticipate hiking the North Kaibab Trail to Supai Tunnel and back up to the rim. If we get an early enough start that may leave some time to do a shorter hike along the rim the same afternoon or evening. I'm thinking the Uncle Jim Trail as that appears accessible from the campground and also relatively flat.
For our second day we're considering the Widforss Point Trail and the Ken Patrick Trail. Based on the Trails Illustrated topo map, Widforss is just shy of 10 miles out and back. That is doable. The full Ken Patrick Trail from the North Rim campground to Point Imperial appears too long for a single out and back. However, the Falcon Guide identifies the Ken Patrick Trail as a 6 mile out and back between Point Imperial and the Cape Royal Road. Has anyone hiked these trails? Opinions? Are there other "must do" trails that we should consider?
Also, please let me know of any recommended stops between the North Rim and the Flagstaff area.
Thanks!