The Top 20 Gorges in the Kaibab Plateau
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20
to choose from in the Kaibab Plateau. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Kaibab Plateau.
to choose from in the Kaibab Plateau. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Kaibab Plateau.
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Bright Angel Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
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 …
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The Tipoff
Highlight • Viewpoint
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 …
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Cottonwood Campground
Highlight • Rest Area
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 …
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Pima Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
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.
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Maricopa Point & Orphan Mine
Highlight • Viewpoint
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 …
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The Box
Highlight • Gorge
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 …
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Ribbon Falls View
Highlight • Waterfall
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 …
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Mohave Point View of the Grand Canyon
Highlight • Viewpoint
Mohave Point offers incredible views over the Grand Canyon, especially at sunset. You’ll also get a perfect view of the Tonto Trail winding deep into the canyon. The trail to …
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Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument
Highlight • Natural Monument
Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni protects over 900,000 acres of ancestral lands surrounding the Grand Canyon, sacred to 13 tribal nations. Its name—Havasupai and Hopi for "where Indigenous peoples roam" and …
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Lower Tapeats Campground
Highlight • Rest Area
The campground has room for quite a few tents. Some sites are located a little further east along the Colorado River. A permit is required for overnight camping, which can and should be applied for four months in advance.
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