The Top 20 Gorges in the Kaibab Plateau

The North Rim of the majestic Grand Canyon is considerably higher in elevation (8,000 feet) than the South Rim (7,000 feet). Since the vegetation is much more dense, you might … read more

The South Kaibab Trail features four key stops: Ooh Aah Point, Cedar Ridge, Skeleton Point, and the Tipoff. After the Tipoff, the trail descends to the Black Bridge, which crosses … read more

From Maricopa Point you have a view of the North Rim. It is also the only place where you can see the Orphan Mine, where copper and uranium were mined … read more

At Pima Point, you can both see and hear the rumbling Colorado River with the Hermit Rapids in sight. You can reach Pima Point either by hiking the Rim Trail or if you take the shuttle bus to Hermits Rest.

Cottonwood Campground is the only campground on the North Kaibab Trail. From here it is about seven miles and 3,600 feet of elevation difference to the North Rim. There are … read more

When climbing out of the canyon, it's worth taking a look back at what you've already accomplished.

The Box is by far the narrowest part of the corridor trail. To the right and left, the red rocks pile up and Bright Angel Creek flows sometimes wilder, sometimes … read more

Ribbon Falls is a beautiful waterfall you would not expect in the gorge of the Grand Canyon. Since the bridge over the Bright Angel Creek has become impassable over the … read more

The Widforss Trail is a ten mile out and back trail that offers some solitude. The forested trail will take you to Widforss Point with a breathtaking view into the … read more