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The Kaibab Mountain lying down. That is what the Paiute word “Kaibab” translates to. The North Kaibab Plateau is indeed a mountain lying down on a bed of Mohave Desert and grasslands from the eastern side. Kanab canyon lands to the West. The Grand Canyon is it’s southern border, the scenic red lands and of southern Utah guard the northern boundaries. Thus making the North Kaibab Plateau a unique ecosystem Truly one of Arizona’s treasures. The Kaibab is roughly 20 miles wide and 40 miles long, covering about 724,000 acres. It tops out at over 9,200 feet with spruce-fir, aspens and an occasional subalpine park. A little lower there are stands of Ponderosa Pine and still lower junipers and pinon and even sage brush make excellent winter range for the mule deer herd. In between, limestone Cliffs and Canyons jut through dramatically. Among the creatures that call this beautiful place home are the famous Kaibab squirrels. They are unique to the plateau with tufted ears and huge white plumy tails. A darker nonhibernating cousin to the Aberts squirrel. There are also mountain lions, lynx, foxes, coyotes, grouse and turkey. But it is the mule deer that most interests Arizona hunters. Big mule deer with big antlers. Rumor is that there is a mineral in the soil that makes a Kaibab buck so big. Whatever it is there are some monster bucks on the North Kaibab Plateau. There are a few campgrounds on the plateau but they are open only in the summer. Dispersed camping is the way to go to really enjoy this remarkable place. Try these links for more information. Remember: If you pack it in, pack it out! Team AZOD http://www.jacoblake.com/m-wildlife.html |
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