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Category: Grand Canyon

22 June 2013

Wallenda tightrope walk not over Grand Canyon or in the park

Sensationalist Nik Wellenda is scheduled to cross the Little Colorado River on Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation land but the tightrope walk is not over Grand Canyon or in the park.  This is a National Park not an Amusement Park.

None the less, this is an amazing feat to attempt.  You wouldn’t catch me walking on a wire 1500 feet over a river.

But Nik is a pro and comes from seven generations of Great Wallendas.  Nik’s Mission: “To inspire people around the world to follow their dreams and never give up,”

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The Navajo Nation with the help of NBC and the Discovery Channel worked diligently to ready for this big event.  Yet only the first 600 spectators will see this daring walk along with local Navajo entertainers on a jumbotron.

However the event will air live on Sunday, June 23, on the Discovery Channel.

Just setting the record straight as many think this is happening in Grand Canyon National Park.

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17 June 2013

Grand Canyon views from Timp Point in the Kaibab National Forest

Steamboat Mountaint to South of Timp Point Kaibab National Forest Arizona

Not all Grand Canyon views are seen within the National Park.  When visiting the North Rim other options for viewing the canyon can be found in the Kaibab National Forest.  Several points are accessible by gravel roads and although I cruise in a 2-wheel drive pickup truck these roads may be traveled by any high clearance passenger car or SUV, with caution.

Forest Road 271 to Timp Point Kaibab National Forest Arizona

I’ve previously visited some of the western viewpoints like Crazy Jug, Fence Point and Fire Point but am trying to see them all.  So I drove out to Timp Point the other day.  From the paved State Route 67 I followed Forest Roads 22, 270, 222, 206 and 271 for 16 miles.  All very well signed along the way but I still recommend a Kaibab National Forest map.  The road gets narrower and rougher the closer you get to the point.  From FR222 on it’s an extra wide, one lane gravel road through forest of aspen, pine and fir.  15-25 mph was my average speed to be safe and I constantly watched for sharp pointy rocks and the occasional vehicle coming the other way.

Had to slow down a little for extra rough spots but the 1.5 hour gravel drive is certainly worth it.  The views spectacular.

Trail to Timp Point Kaibab National Forest Arizona

From the parking area a short trail of maybe 1/4 mile each way leads to a rocky outcrop which I chose not to boulder hop too far out on.

View West from Timp Point Kaibab National Forest Arizona

Views to the south across canyon, to the north to the canyon walls and west down canyon and beyond.

View West from Timp Point Kaibab National Forest Arizona

I only met two people along the trail and we stopped to chat.  I answered a few questions because that’s what Park Rangers do even when off work.

Rainbow Rim trail sign Kaibab National Forest Arizona

The Rainbow Rim trail joins the many points from Parissawampitts to Timp for a total of 18 miles one way.  This trail is for hiking, biking and horse traffic only.  Picking a middle point and going out either way from a base camp would be ideal.  There is no water so bring lots.

Campsite Timp Point Kaibab National Forest Arizona

Just a few, 3 maybe 4, sweet camping spots along the southern rim of the point are private, spacious and have enough room to easily turn around.  I saw one small trailer in a site.  Sure would have to take it slow to tow out there.

So, when will I learn to bring all the camp gear when I go for a ride to explore a new place?

View South of canyon from campsite Timp Point Kaibab National Forest Arizona

I sat at the edge of Grand Canyon watching an ant. One ant persistently trying to move a carcass at least 8 times its size. Would have made good macro video if I’d been able. That ant was kicking up dirt.  Finally had to go for reinforcements.

Ponderosa Pine Timp Point Kaibab National Forest Arizona

I listened to the wind whisper in the pines, like ocean waves, very meditative. The smell of the Cliff Rose wafting in the air. Bird sounds, until a jet flew over.

Weidemeyer's Admiral in Gambel Oak Timp Point Kaibab National Forest Arizona

A peaceful place to relax in the moving shade of a few giant old pines and enjoy a personal slice of the canyon.

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19 October 2011

Grand Canyon views from Saddle Mountain trailhead

FR610 E Kaibab National Forest Arizona
Grand Canyon views can be discovered if you drive into the Kaibab National Forest…
Saddle Mt trailhead FR610 E Kaibab National Forest Arizona
…to the Saddle Mountain trailhead.
Register Saddle Mt trailhead FR610 E Kaibab National Forest Arizona
There’s a trail register yet it appears that many would rather sign the aspen trees.
Mike and the trail beyond Saddle Mt trail Kaibab National Forest Arizona
We didn’t really hike much of the trail as it’s long with a lot of up and downs that we didn’t have time for.
Aspen sapplings along Saddle Mt trail Kaibab National Forest Arizona
But we did walk to a viewpoint winding through the young aspen.
Berries along Saddle Mt trail Kaibab National Forest Arizona
And grazed on some Oregon grape, service and elderberries along the way.
View SE into canyon from Saddle Mt trail FR610 E Kaibab National Forest Arizona
The views are spectacular.
Marble Plateau from Saddle Mt trail Kaibab National Forest Arizona
Even beyond the canyon onto the Marble Plateau.
Marble Canyon from Saddle Mt trail Kaibab National Forest Arizona
And Marble Canyon where the Colorado River cuts a crooked path past the Vermilion Cliffs.
View into canyon & Woolsey fire from Saddle Mt trailhead FR610 E Kaibab National Forest Arizona
We noticed a small fire on the east side of the Kaibab Plateau.
Woolsey fire north of Pt Imperial overlook Kaibab National Forest Arizona
Turned out to be the Woolsey fire started by lightning and located just north of the park’s Point Imperial overlook.
Woolsey burn from Pt Imperial overlook NR GRCA NP AZ
In fact the road to Point Imperial was closed for about a week because of this 450-some acre fire which burned in part of the 2000 Outlet fire area.
All in all, a very nice day in the forest.

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