KANAB ATV/UTV FIELD GUIDE
North Rim Solitude: A Guided Day at the Grand Canyon from Kanab
A guided Grand Canyon National Park tour to the North Rim that walks lush rim trails, offers optional mule rides, and finishes with lunch at a scenic café—this guide focuses on what to expect and what to bring.
North Rim Solitude: A Guided Day at the Grand Canyon from Kanab.
From Kanab, head into the high, pine-fringed country of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, where a guided walk traces rim trails through a surprisingly lush environment and opens onto wide, vertiginous vistas; mule rides are offered as an optional way to experience the rim, and the day concludes with lunch at an on-site café. The canyon can cool quickly, so expect shifts in temperature as elevation and exposure change.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
North Rim Vistas and Lush Rim Trails
The tour focuses on the North Rim’s high-country character: trails that thread through greener, wooded terrain and open to dramatic overlooks of one of the world’s great canyons.
Guided Walks with Optional Mule Rides
A knowledgeable guide leads the group along rim trails and, for those who choose it, mule rides are available to experience the canyon from a traditional, mounted perspective.
On-Route Provisions and Café Lunch
Guides supply a cooler full of water for the group and the visit wraps with a served lunch at a scenic café on site—small comforts that make a long day in the canyon manageable.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The day moves deliberately: a guided approach into the North Rim’s greener corridors, time to stand at rim overlooks, optional mule rides that slow the pace and change the vantage, and then a relaxed lunch at the on-site café. Expect the guide to manage the group’s rhythm and to point out where the terrain is off-limits; brief temperature swings are common, so layers matter.
THE LANDSCAPE
North Rim Vistas and Lush Rim Trails
The tour focuses on the North Rim’s high-country character: trails that thread through greener, wooded terrain and open to dramatic overlooks of one of the world’s great canyons.
THE ROUTE
Guided Walks with Optional Mule Rides
A knowledgeable guide leads the group along rim trails and, for those who choose it, mule rides are available to experience the canyon from a traditional, mounted perspective.
THE COMFORTS
On-Route Provisions and Café Lunch
Guides supply a cooler full of water for the group and the visit wraps with a served lunch at a scenic café on site—small comforts that make a long day in the canyon manageable.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and the ground rules
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a daypack. Depending on season, carry a coat and warm hat because the canyon can cool quickly; sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses, and comfortable hiking or walking shoes are recommended. The guide supplies a cooler full of water; you may want to bring snacks.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are mule rides included in the tour price?
Mule rides are optional; guests may choose to ride along the rim as part of the experience.
Is lunch provided?
Yes—after the outing, lunch is served at a café on site.
What should I bring for the day?
Bring a backpack; depending on the time of year, bring a coat and warm hat. Sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and comfortable hiking or walking shoes are recommended.
Will water be available during the tour?
Yes—a cooler full of water is supplied by the guide for the group.
Are there any rules I should know before I go?
All guests must stay with the group and guide at all times; notify the guide if you need to deviate. Do not climb steep rock faces or enter mine or cave openings—these areas are off limits.
Is gratuity included?
No—gratuity for your guide is not included.