Re: Marion Pt vs Tilted Mesa
While I agree that the usual camping spot at Marion Pt is not the greatest (in terms of actual layout, size, slope of ground), it is *still* a spectacular...
Bessie Hyde 2009-08-13 13:22:08 #57036

Re: Hiking and such
Another non-hiking attraction that you prob. would enjoy is the the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA). Just 3 miles north of downtown Flagstaff on US Highway...
Bessie Hyde 2009-08-13 13:11:02 #57035

Re: Marion Pt vs Tilted Mesa
Adventurous off-trail hikers can also consider the Marion/Seiber ravine route as another way to break this up with a good water source at the Muav which...
Doug Nering 2009-08-13 12:58:12 #57034

Re: Marion Pt vs Tilted Mesa
For the hike out, you might try playing it by ear, based on the weather ... These days, it's entirely possible that it could be quite hot in early October. ...
johngeyles 2009-08-13 12:54:31 #57033

Re: Marion Pt vs Tilted Mesa
Sally, John and Rob - Thanks for your recommendations on how best to divide up the hike out on Nankoweap Trail. My permit is for the nights of October 5-10....
billferris2003 2009-08-13 12:29:32 #57032

Re: Hiking and such
Hi Dean, Rob's given you some great hiking and dining suggestions for your Flagstaff visit. I'll add to the list. Flagstaff has an extensive trail system...
billferris2003 2009-08-13 12:09:37 #57031

Re: Marion Pt vs Tilted Mesa
and be committed to sitting there the rest of the day. Yeah, when I camped there, temps were in the low 100s, so we left Nankoweap Creek as late in the...
johngeyles 2009-08-13 11:38:38 #57030

Re: Hiking and such
You could "hike" to the top of Mt Humphreys - a few miles north of town and the highest point in Arizona. Probably the easiest state-high-point hike in the...
johngeyles 2009-08-13 11:35:57 #57029

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