Flagstaff/Northern AZ Thread

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North Rim is where it is at "Nothing worth having comes easy". South Rim can be exquisite in its own right, but it doesn't match the NR in my opinion.

Locust Point is the best of the 5 popular sites to stay at.

Ride the Rainbow Rim Trail next time you are out there. Nothing technical, can do on a gravel bike if you like, but it can be grueling on a full suspension.

Mach 6 by Michael Rickerd, on Flickr

Download AZBDR .gpx file and it has a section west of Cameron that takes you down to the Colorado where you can camp. A small group from the last BDR trip did just that.

 

No shit hahaha, we literally were like "lets just pick a spot" and locust point is what we picked. We hiked on that trail a little and saw lots of MTBers but didnt have bikes with us. Next time for sure.

Oh snap, this is the kind of stuff I come here for, thank you!!!

 

Wait, did you guys camp on the Little Colorado or the Colorado? Been scouring the gpx file and I dont see anywhere on the route that you can get down to the (big) Colorado river.

 

There a route on the Hualapai reservation

 

Asked and mostly answered. Y’all have some great info shared.
I’m at S rim, but I do prefer north for the obvious reasons. However, s rim can be touristy but if you know where to go, you can avoid them nearly all day.
I hiked over 8 miles on Saturday and did not see a single person until we exited the other trailhead.

Vehicle access is much different, there’s no camping at or near the S rim.
Tribal lands have somewhat opened and many have closed again, so check ahead before attempting to access the Little CO.

Outside of the VC and the hotels on the rim, it’s quite quiet in the housing area. Daily elk raiding the water out of the bird bath. Bulls are starting to lose their velvet. Fawns are still spotted. And the stars… just amazing!

 

Did not know the AZ DMV would be so painless.
Needed to get new title and registration for my motorcycle today. Did not do a VIN check or even verify mileage.
I could have just told them the info and that would have sufficed.

I did get in a nice ride from the village to Williams so there’s that …

 

Back in the 90's when I was in High School my dad took me to the Williams DMV to get my learner's permit (and avoid the cluster f*ck of a DMV in Flagstaff)
It was definitely more laid back than the DMV in Flg.

 

Question, what tires are you guys running and how do they perform for you offroad up here in N AZ?

I am looking to upgrade from the stock 245 tire to a 265. I ran KO2s on my jeep but am overwhelmed by all the A/T options.

 

Always loved the Goodyear duratracs and ran them for my last 5 sets of tires. Great all around tire. Currently running the milestar Patagonia Mt and loving them. Wife loves her fallen wildpeaks as well. All great in the snow and done great on other off road applications for us

 

Ok cool, I was looking at the Toyos too

Now I just have to find a shop that will give me a credit for the crappy factory tires

 

easy peasy, peach springs on the hualapai rez, buy a permit and drive down to the river.

 

The invasion of the rooftop tents has begun!

 

And mines for sale too.

 

Catch me in the cinders this weekend and not at overland expo. That is, if you can catch me…

 

One less person in my way to see the earthroamers and the new Truckhouse Tacoma and the new ATOverland Aterra

 

Haha; boss asked if I had tickets already. I guess we have a few for the shop. But I won’t go unless I have specific reasons or required for work

 

Enjoy!

I cant stand the cinders or the side by sides that play there

 

I'll be at Overland Expo on Sunday just because I've never been despite living here for 4 years. Figure I might as well check it out once

 

I'll take one, possibly go early Sunday. Otherwise need to get a for sale sign up to sell this rack n tent this weekend.

 

Should have asked earlier. He left for a wedding this evening for the weekend. But I’ll see what I can find out tomorrow