Location:
North Rim of the Grand Canyon to Jacob Lake in Kaibab National Forest
Length: 42 miles (68 km)
Time To Allow: 1 hour
Description/Highlights/Points
of Interest
This byway travels to the brink of the spectacular north rim of the Grand
Canyon, which is 1,000 feet (305 m) higher than the south rim. The Kaibab
Plateau is covered with dense Ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forests
punctuated by huge meadows. Wildlife is abundant across the plateau, which
is over 8,000 feet (2,440 m) in elevation. Remember to bring your camera
to capture the breathtaking views of the Canyon.
Suggested
Itinerary
Your journey along the Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway begins at Jacob
Lake Junction, located at Highway Marker 579 or junction of Highway 67
and State Highway 89A. Begin at the Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center,
a U.S. Forest Service visitor center offering information, interpretive
displays on the natural and cultural resources of the Plateau. The visitor
center also offers books, videos, postcards and other interpretive sales
items through the Public Lands Interpretive Association. Nearby points
of interest include the Jacob Lake Inn, an historic lodge offering
hotel accommodations, restaurant and gift shop; and Jacob Lake Campground,
with family sites and group sites available.
At Highway Marker 580.3 (1 mile [1.6 km] south of the Jacob Lake Junction/Highway
67 and 89A), visit the historic Jacob Lake Fire Lookout Tower and
learn how forest fires are detected. Views of the Grand Staircase
are visible from the tower. The Tower is usually staffed
between 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and may be closed for two days during the week.
Check in at the visitor center for current opening times.
From Jacob Lake, head south 22 miles (35.4 km) to the vehicle pull-off
overlooking Demotte Park. Demotte Park is one of the largest meadows
on the Kaibab Plateau. Visitors can be entertained by the wide array of
wildlife such as deer, coyotes and numerous species of birds. Wildflower
enthusiasts will enjoy the diversity and abundance in this meadow. One
mile (1.6 km) south of this stop is the historic Kaibab Lodge.
Rustic cabins and restaurant, gift shop, gas station and convenience store
are available.
Just a quick 44 miles (71 km) south on Highway 67, the end of this scenic
parkway leads to a spectacular view of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Several hiking trails are located at or near the rim. The North Rim Visitor
Center is open seven days a week from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Visitor information,
interpretation and interpretive sale items available. The North Rim's
Historic Lodge provides hotel accommodations, restaurant, mule rides
and a gift shop.
The following
organizations offer trips in Arizona:
Canyonlands
Tauck World Discovery
Experience overnight stays in three national parks (Grand Canyon, Bryce
Canyon and Zion) and one national recreational area (Glen Canyon, overlooking
Lake Powell). Red spires, painted pinnacles, and unique wildlife create
memories to last a lifetime.
Red
Rocks and Painted Canyons
Tauck
Bridges (Family Tours)
Discover what life is like inside the awe-inspiring canyons of the west,
where you will stay right in the heart of our magnificent National Parks.
See ancient cliff dwellings, home to one of the world's oldest civilizations,
and explore "cities" of red-rock stones and painted pinnacles,
where unique animals roam.
Copper
Canyon by Train
Tauck World Discovery
Beautiful Copper Canyon, accessible only by rail, is an exciting, remote
destination in North America. Only Tauck features a private train which
is specially designed and adapted for this Copper Canyon route.
National
Parks and Lake Powell
Tauck World Discovery
Discover
the grandeur of five magnificent national parks in Arizona and Utah, featuring
accommodations that are “inside the park” in Zion and along
the Grand Canyon’s coveted North Rim. Enjoy three-nights at a deluxe
ranch in Moab on the banks of the Colorado River, and two days aboard
a houseboat on Lake Powell.
Arizona
Resorts
Tauck
World Discovery
Arizona,
famed for its healthful climate, is a colorful land of canyons, deserts
and ancestral puebloan cultures. The Grand Canyon is a magnificent highlight,
while southern Arizona is truly a sun belt, home of giant saguaro cactus,
symbol of the American southwest.
Discover
Greater Phoenix
North
American Journeys
Unparalleled golf, top resorts and spas, abundant adventure recreation
opportunities and experiences associated with the region’s southwestern
cultural heritage await you in Greater Phoenix. Greater Phoenix is easy
to get to with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport serving more than
100 nonstop domestic and international destinations. And, as the United
States’ sixth-largest city with 1.3 million residents, Phoenix offers
fine dining, a vibrant downtown and nightlife, unique shopping and art
galleries, performing arts, professional sports and much more.
Experience
Sedona - For the Seasons
North
American Journeys
This four–day tour lets you sample Sedona, its majestic rock formations,
stunning scenery, top golf resorts and spas, and spectacular hiking trails
– any time of year.
Scottsdale
North
American Journeys
Like the colorful threads of a Navajo rug, Scottsdale is an intricate
weaving of past and present. The magnificent natural beauty of the Sonoran
Desert and Scottsdale's inviting climate make outdoor adventures and activities
a way of life.
Tuscon
North
American Journeys
Just coming to Tucson is a pleasure in itself. Enjoy our spectacular desert
scenery as you arrive. Our mild, dry climate and clean air is a refreshing
change of atmosphere. Air travelers will find handy flights to Tucson
International Airport. We have resorts, historic inns and ranches to fit
every budget. Hundreds of excellent restaurants will tempt you with everything
from gourmet dining to the best Mexican food either side of the border.
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