Thursday 29 May, Page, AZ

Grand Canyon1
(via Navajo Bridge (Marble Canyon), Pipe Springs, Grand Canyon North Rim

Left Page travelling south on the AZ-89, taking a right at Biter Springs, some 22 miles down the road, to travel west along the Alt-89 (an alternative AZ-89!?)
From there we crossed the Colorado River over the recent (2005) Marble Canyon bridge, to, oddly enough, walk across the original Navajo Bridge, to take photos of this newcomer.
The original Bridge was built in 1927 and cost $325,000. The new bridge cost over $30.5 million.
It was pleasing to know that similar techniques, principles and a sympathetic matching style linked these two bridges.

At the Pipe Springs Ranger Station, we were advised that the last 10-15 miles of the 62 which lead from the Alt-89 to Toroweap (a most fantastic unspoilt and relatively undiscovered overlook across the north side of the 7000 ft cliffs which form the Colorado River valley-face at this point), were unsuitable for all except proper 4x4 or commercial off-road vehicles.
Our Cobalt was not up to the task.
Taking this news badly, we instead travelled to the Grand Canyon North Rim, which, at over 75 miles each way, was more than enough distraction to our disappointment.
The rim road (AZ 67), did not go right to the cliff edge a lá Toroweap but did give way to some magnificent views across the Grand Canyon and environs.

Rejoined AZ-89 to return to Page to snap sights noted this morning. Should have taken them this morning because by this time, the Sun was in the wrong aspect (for photographing, that is). I’m sure it was exactly where it was supposed to be!)

Journey Notes and Details
Mostly given above, but in summary:
Distance: 382 miles
Duration: 9 hours 35 mins
Temperature: 86F
Average speed: 44mph