Looking for an epic adventure this summer to cool off from scorching temperatures? Not many people would think to go to Arizona to cool off in the summertime, but the high elevations and Ponderosa pine forests of the [North Rim of the Grand Canyon](https://rimtours.com/tours/grand-canyon-4-day/) are a perfect spot to spend a summer getaway. I grew up in Arizona and it always feels like summer to be among the pine forests of the northern part of the state.
 Riding through the high country Ponderosa forests of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
This mountain biking for this trip starts with two days on the scenic Arizona Trail. This 800 mile trail spans from Mexico to Utah. The section on the North Rim is stunning
- through the cool Ponderosa and Aspen forests along a flowing ribbon of singletrack. I really loved riding through serene meadows filled with flowers and grasses. I could zoom through and enjoy some speed that the flowy singletrack allowed. Or slow down and enjoy the quiet of the natural beauty.
The route then heads west and traverses across to the Rainbow Rim trail
- a section of singletrack outside of the National Park boundaries that has sections right along the rim of the canyon. The Rainbow Rim trail is a highlight of this trip- it’s not every day you get to mountain bike on the edge of the Grand Canyon! The camp for this section was a favorite of everyone on the trip- situated near the rim and within walking distance to one of my favorite sunset spots of all time. Come cool off on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon this summer to get to experience this magical place and see what all of the hype is about!
[](https://rimtours.com/tours/grand-canyon-4-day/) Mountain biking along the Grand Canyon?! Yes, please!
[](https://rimtours.com/tours/grand-canyon-4-day/) I think this picture says it all. This tour guest wanted to show her stoke for the trip and I think it comes across pretty clearly!
