Never Going Back To Toroweap

For the second time in two trips, I and some friends encounter vehicle issues at the very remote Toroweap section of Grand Canyon National Park. The park service ranger told us it would cost 800 to $1,000 to get towed out of there. My Ford Ranger just stopped running 55 miles from the nearest paved road. My friend’s Subaru got a flat tire so we had to hike the last 3 miles to get to the edge. It was all worth it as the photos show.  My Ranger had a fuel pump issue but Ranger Todd found in the manual that there is a fuel pump reset switch under the passenger side dash.

 

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Michael Andrew Just

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11 responses to “Never Going Back To Toroweap”

  1. the eternal traveller Avatar
    the eternal traveller

    Even though you had car trouble, I’m glad you went because the photos are amazing. Although that last one gives me the creeps even knowing it’s not real. 🙂

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  2. katelon Avatar
    katelon

    Great photos. So did you both have to get towed?

    Have you been to Blue Canyon on Hopi land? I was reading about and it looks beautiful but visitors warned about getting stuck in sand.

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    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar
      Michael Andrew Just

      I was at Blue Canyon 4 years ago. Thanks for reminding me to go back again. Thankfully, both of us didn’t need a tow. We hit the fuel pump reset switch(Not sure why there is a rest switch or why the fuel pump went out) and the Ranger started right up and my friend fixed his flat and drove very carefully the rest of the way.

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      1. katelon Avatar
        katelon

        Good to hear. So did you have stuck in sand issues at Blue Canyon? I read that you do need a Hopi guide and permission and that sometimes the guide doesn’t know how to get there, so be sure to have your own directions.

      2. Michael Andrew Just Avatar
        Michael Andrew Just

        The first time I went out there, there was no one around. It was winter. I don’t remember any sand issues.Not sure about a guide. I ended up that day at Coalmine Canyon which is a very cool place as well.

  3. Oh, the Places We See Avatar
    Oh, the Places We See

    But you’re right — these are terrific pictures!!!

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    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar
      Michael Andrew Just

      Thanks!

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  4. สรรพชัย พรขุนทด Avatar
    สรรพชัย พรขุนทด

    Ok

    สรรพชัยพรขุนทด

    เมื่อ 31 ต.ค. 2017 02:35 “dawn2dawn photography” เขียนว่า

    Michael Andrew Just posted: “For the second time in two trips, I and some friends encounter vehicle issues at the very remote Toroweap section of Grand Canyon National Park. The park service ranger told us it would cost 800 to $1,000 to get towed out of there. My Ford Ranger just sto”

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  5. leggypeggy Avatar
    leggypeggy

    I like the lying down pic. That would be me.

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    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar
      Michael Andrew Just

      I was laying down the first time I visited this place

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  6. sevenfauesisters Avatar
    sevenfauesisters

    Leave the best for last!:)

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