This trip is limited to 25 attendees or 14 vehicles due to limits of 2 vehicles per site, I will sign you up in the order I receive your emails.

Couple of things to consider: Come with a flexible outlook on the agenda: things may change. We reserved 7 campsites, there are not all next to each other as we plan it, so be flexible. Come prepared to have a good time.

The seven campsites reservation is already made. Thanks to Chuck, Rudy, Carl, Lin, Nicole, Mimi … The cost is $45 per site, which will be split among those camping on that spot. There are limited two vehicles per site. We need to carpool to the North Rim. But there is some overflow parking for cars, so if we do have some additional cars, they could park there. No guarantees, however. Vehicle which is carpooling has the priority to park at the site.

The North Rim Campground is a full-service campground with flush toilets, fire rings, and tables. Shower and laundry services are available and there is a general store and gas station within short walking distance. Caveat: I do not know whether all these facilities will be available due to the Covid-19, Will know more later.

Day 1, Saturday, June 26, Caravan up together. Leave Phoenix by 8 AM. Based on who you car pool with, you could leave from someone’s house. Or, meet at the usual spot: I-17 and Bell, Fry’s Food parking lot.
Stop for lunch at Cameron Trading Post. We’ll stop on the way to the campground at the Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center (restrooms), where we’ll walk across the bridge for a great view of Marble Canyon and look straight down on the Colorado River. Drive on to the North Rim and set up camp.

Day 2, Sunday, June 27, Widforss Trail hike which goes out 5 miles for a 10 mile round trip. This is noted as one of the most scenic hikes in all Arizona in an Arizona Highways 2010 edition. Option to turn back earlier than the 10 miles, as long as there is a group doing this.
Dinner: Potluck extravaganza.

Day 3, Monday, June 28
Hike option 1: challenging 9.4 mile round trip North Kaibab trail down to Roaring Springs and back.
This hike has 3050 ft of elevation change. It’s a good introduction to hiking into the Grand Canyon.
Figure on 5-7 hours.
Hike Option 2: Scenic Uncle Jim Trail which is a moderate five mile loop trail near the rim with great views of Bright Angel Canyon and Roaring Springs Canyon.
Dinner: Finish the potluck.

Day 4, Tuesday, June 29
Option 1: Short hike to the North Rim Lodge on the Transept Canyon trail from the Campground.
Lunch: North Rim Lodge. Enjoy the beautiful lodge, the stone patio which sits on a cliff. After lunch, take a short hike out to Bright Angel Point for the stunning canyon views and then return to the campground by way of the Transept Canyon trail.
Option 2: Drive to Point Sublime. Considered by many to be one of the most spectacular lookout points on the entire North Rim. Have lunch on the way.

Day 5, Wednesday, June 30
Take the Rim Drive out to Cape Royal and Point Imperial. Lunch on the trail. Free activity in the afternoon.

Day 6, Thursday, July 1, Pack up camp early. Drive back to Phoenix.