Grand Canyon June Vacation

[PJay9]

You may want to stop in Williams, AZ, off I-40 and take the steam train to the South rim of the Grand Canyon.



I second that train ride. . it is very good and worth the cash for 1st class. Had loads of fun. There is/was a RV campsite with in walking distacne of the station and close to the tracks, so you can get photos of the train coming back going out if you are there the day before... loads of fun and a good treat! PJ

 

[JCasper]

So how would this trip be during Spring Break at the end of March?



I know that the North Rim will be closed, but how about everything else?

 

[BarryG]

Really depends on what you like. Personally I would rather go in June even with the heat for the type of stuff we do. You can pretty much count on good weather then too. Below are some links to a few of the parks you mentioned earlier. You may need to scroll down some to see the monthly info

Bryce

Bryce Canyon National Park - Weather Outlook (U. S. National Park Service)

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon National Park - Weather Conditions (U. S. National Park Service)

Zion

Zion National Park Weather Guide

 

[Jim Smith]

The south rim is the most visited and best views. Lots of nice and easy overlooks. Be careful with the kids , some places have no guard rails. A little kid fell over the side and died just this September. There is a full hook up campground right there in the park with deer right at your site.

 

[Boondocker]

It'll be a great trip. Moab is awesome if you're a 4-wheeler, but Arches is worth the drive anyway. Personally, I like the North Rim of the Grand Canyon better than the South Rim, but it's not exactly on the main route. Maybe why I like it

A couple of years ago, we made a big trip (3500 miles) up through Idaho Falls to Seattle and down the coast. The surprise favorite place was Lassen N. P.

One thing to remember is that June is peak season in the national parks, so reserve ahead if you can. We love Zion, go there every year, but only in November. It's autumn then, fewer people, and you can drive through the park. Dually pickups need an escort through the tunnel for a fee.

 

[Ace476]

We were in that area last March. The temps were in the 60's & 70's.
There was lots of room everywhere. The Canyon was beautiful also.

Not many of the "tourist" attractions were open. Have fun.

Mark

 

[rwilliams4]

If you are going from Grand Canyon to Sedona, try to avoid US 89A. It is a beautiful drive, though, but narrow and winding. I-17 would be a better choice, then cut over to Sedona. Sedona is a beautiful place. Your daughter will love Slide Rock. I saw a lot of adults enjoying it too. The weather should be nice in June; maybe a tad warm, but tolerable.

 

[RRuggles]

On the other hand, if you're not driving a big rig, definitely take 89A. It's a great drive. Scenic and interesting. A stop at Slide Rock state park between Sedona and Flagstaff might be very welcome in June.