Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > United States
Reload this Page >

Grand Canyon/Sedona Question

Search

Grand Canyon/Sedona Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 11th, 2011, 04:22 PM
  #41  
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,518
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Glacier NP is gorgeous. We have gone there for a week 3 times in the last few years, staying on both the east and west sides. I wouldn't say the east side is necessarily drier; we go over there for the fantastic hiking, especially to Grinnell Glacier. Highline trail is also beautiful, and a stay at either Granite Park Chalet or Sperry is good if you can get it.

If you want to do the ranger-led hike to Grinnell Glacier, be sure and make your boat reservation in advance. That boat usually sells out.

Spirobulldog, we live in Seattle, and fwiw I'd take Glacier over Olympic NP any day, if your interest is hiking.
enzian is offline  
Old Nov 11th, 2011, 05:34 PM
  #42  
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 7,443
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I had probably rather do Glacier, but the free flights to Seattle(I have two of them still on the old Southwest rewards system that will expire if I don't use them by next year)will probably dictate where I go.
spirobulldog is offline  
Old Nov 26th, 2011, 05:53 PM
  #43  
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Need help, flying into Phoenix early May, for a week holiday, so 1night in Sedona at Enchantment Lodge, 2nights El Tovar, 7th night in Zion National Park....so we have 3days, what do you suggest...drive to Salt Lake City, (howlong a drive?)or visit lake Powell, or Bryce canyon, suggestions appreciated
sando1 is offline  
Old Nov 26th, 2011, 08:47 PM
  #44  
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 522
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just saw this post.
If you have not booked in Sedona, please take a look at Sunset Chateau ( Hotels own web site )
We are staying there for 4 nights at Christmas time.
The rooms and resort look fantastic with beautiful views.
Trip Advisor has great reviews
Donna
Lordy is offline  
Old Nov 27th, 2011, 04:03 AM
  #45  
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I have booked the Enchantment Lodge, great reviews.,however will look into your suggestion. Thanks
sando1 is offline  
Old Nov 27th, 2011, 04:11 AM
  #46  
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just checked, looks great, do not like their cancellation policy, no refund.
sando1 is offline  
Old Nov 27th, 2011, 10:50 AM
  #47  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,315
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Sando1 -- first of all, I recommend you start a new thread, titled something like, "Have three extra days in Utah, how to spend them?"

But in case nobody else answers your question, I'll say that a drive from Zion to Salt Lake City is a full day in each direction, with a full day in the city itself -- in other words, your entire time will be used up to visit this one place. Unless SLC is an absolute must-see AND you know you'll never return, it's not worth the drive.

Suggest instead Bryce Canyon NP, or Cedar Breaks NM, or Grand Staircase NM, or an extra day in Zion (there's TONS of good hiking there).
PaulRabe is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ValSmith
United States
11
Jan 28th, 2014 03:08 PM
lunabug
United States
15
Sep 26th, 2011 04:20 PM
Momburd
United States
6
Mar 12th, 2010 07:56 AM
slynch825
United States
26
Feb 7th, 2010 07:32 AM
drdesigns
United States
5
Nov 8th, 2007 04:50 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -