Road Biking
Jacob Lake Inn is located on the intersection of Highway 89A and Arizona's Highway 67. For biking enthusiasts this offers several day trips to places of beauty and interest. Whether you are biking from Jacob Lake Inn to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon on Highway 67, or enjoying Highway 89A and the Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness area on the way to Lee's Ferry and the Colorado River, or biking into the heart of the Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument at Kanab, Utah you will have a great ride and unforgettable visions of the Southwest.
Arizona's Highway 67 or the Kaibab Plateau Scenic Byway was described by Arizona Highways Magazine as "the most beautiful 44 miles in Arizona." The road begins at Jacob Lake Inn and ends at Bright Angel Lodge on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Highway 67 takes you from tall ponderosa pines that seem to close in over the road to the sudden expanse of a meadow full of wildflowers. It is not uncommon to see deer and other wildlife in the meadows as one travels towards the North Rim. During the early fall, bikers are delighted by the glorious vastness of hill after hill of aspen trees in all their glorious colors. Come experience "the most beautiful 44 miles in Arizona" as you bike to the stunning North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Bikers are advised to use proper safety equipment and precautions during a ride. Temperatures are often in excess of 90°F (32°C) at this higher elevation in summer months and riders are cautioned to bring plenty of water and to use sunscreen.
The stretch of Highway 89A from Jacob Lake Inn to Marble Canyon, Navajo Bridge, and Lee's Ferry lets you experience dramatic changes in climate and altitude and some of the most beautiful scenery in the Southwest. Over this 45 mile stretch of US 89A you drop from the cool winds blowing through the Ponderosa pines of the Kaibab Plateau at 7,925 feet (2415.5 meters) in elevation, to the red rock desert at the foot of the Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness (the staging area for the project reintroducing the California Condor to the Grand Canyon), to the chilling waters of the Colorado River (perfect for feet tired of pedaling) in Glen Canyon at Lee's Ferry at approximately 3100 feet (944.8 meters). While at Lee's Ferry you may see a group of rafters setting off for their adventures down the Grand Canyon. This ride is a wonderful way to pass a morning or afternoon in the beauty of the outdoors.
Bikers are advised to use proper safety equipment and precautions during a ride. Temperatures are often in excess of 100°F (38°C) in summer months and riders are cautioned to bring plenty of water and to use sunscreen.
