Thanks for the reply, RedRox, and the heads up. Is there a shuttle service on the north rim that we could use instead?

Nope. That's why folks like the NR. No nothing. You're on your own.

If you want a more manageable GC visit with more view points, facilities and access, choose the south rim. Much better IMO for a first time GC visit.

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Unfortunately, we're locked in to the north rim for this trip, so we'll make do. Thank you, Copper_JackRabbi (or JillRabbit?)t, for the reassurance! Sounds like it will be quite hot while we're there next week. Will try out some of the after dark activities suggested by other reviewers!

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RedRox's comment on roads "that take you to theremote viewpoints" refers to the side road to Point Imperial and Cape Royal. Map:

nps.gov/grca/…north-rim-map.pdf

You will enter theparksin on state highway 67 and can stay on that to the end at the Grand Canyon Lodge and visitor center. There is a large parking lot where you can park your RV. You can easily spend half a day at the visitor center, lodge ( buy lunch at the deli and go sit on the patio of the lodge,might on the rim), and walking out to Bright Angel Point (spectacular) and taking the Transept Trail toward the store and campground. This goes along a side canyon and is usually shaded, making for a pleasant walk.

Ask at the visitor center about the advisability of taking your RV on the Cape Rpyal/Point Imperial road. If OK, you can do this, at least to Point Imperial, 16 miles RT, as a nice detour on your way back to Jacob Lake.

You shouldn't have any problems on the NR roads. Enter "Cape Royal Road, North Rim, Coconino, AZ" on Google Maps. With the satellite layer turned on follow the road to Cape Royal and Point Imperial then back to 67. Apart from the relatively tight turn just before Cape Royal, which looks manageable, the road looks fine for your vehicle.

I don't know if you've seen the 2014 North Rim visitors guide, but it contains lots of really useful information about the park services at the North Rim, such as ranger programs, day hikes, restaurant/shops/services hours, etc. You will get a paper copy when you enter the park but I think it's worth browsing through ahead of time to get a feel for the layout of the park:

nps.gov/grca/…NRimGuide2014_tabloid.pdf

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