Review Date
January 6, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a year

Reviewed by: AZTtripper ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I have ridden this part of the AZT twice and found it to be very enjoyable. Also it is now possible to ride north all the way to the South Rim through the Park.

Recommended Route:
In July of 2007 the route of the AZT Tusayan to Yaki Point on the South Rim was officially designated. To reach the South Rim from the main trail head north of Tusayan ride north when the trail turns right to go under the highway. Instead of going under the highway continue north on an old 2 track you will come to a fence and the gate should be open. From here the Forest Service still needs to build trail but I was able to ride on the grass with out a trail. You could head for a dirt road that leads to a stable and head north on that or just ride north in the grass. When the dirt road turns to the highway you will have to cross it from here if you look north you will see a new gate in the fence at the boundary of the South Rim Park. After you go through the gate the route is signed with brown AZT post. The route is mostly all two track some of it is part of the old entrance road the original way that folks came into the park. At the end you will be riding on the Rim Trail the only part of it open to bikes.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
You could work this into the recommended loop I would reverse it though. Head north from the trail head to Yaki point and then take the busy park road east to Grand View Tower. Then hit the AZT back to the trail head. Distance should be similar just a little more dirt.

Review Date
July 5, 2007

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: TroyWW ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Fun while vacationing in the National Park area. I was glad to see this access so close to the park and to Tusayan. Not technical in any area, but still at 7000+ of elevation, which makes for some heavy breathing when you are a valley dweller. Sandy in spots and likely very dependant on weather. I wouldn't ride it right after a rain as it's likely to be impassible. In very dry conditions, it's powdered dirt that makes for some tougher pedaling as well. Double track and some single track with comfortable departure from crowds.

Recommended Route:
Route # 2 or 3. The trails are well marked, with a map at the trailhead. Loop #1 is very short.

Review Date
June 17, 2006

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: jonfree ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Just thought I'd add that both trailheads have good maps of the area trails/roads, but there aren't any for the taking. You might want to carry one since there's a complex web of roads out there. As of early June 2006, the loops and the Arizona trail are all signed very well, with little brown posts as all intersections.

Recommended Route:
The loops are straightforward... I think the signs point you in the counterclockwise direction. I also road the long loop from Tusayan, east to Grandview, then back to Tusayan on the Park road. Highly recommended, though the Park road can be busy with tourists driving large RV's!