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Skeleton Point

Name: Skeleton Point
Rating: 2

Recommended by 108 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, Arizona, United States

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1. Skeleton Point via South Kaibab Trail — Grand Canyon National Park

9.56km

04:31

650m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Ooh Aah Point – Skeleton Point loop from Grand Canyon Village

15.0km

07:02

1,010m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. South Kaibab Trailhead – Ooh Aah Point loop from Grand Canyon

29.1km

11:11

1,160m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Caro "Bandit"

September 23, 2019

Strenuous out-and-back tour into the Grand Canyon. You follow the South Kaibab Trail for 3.5 miles to reach the famous Skeleton Point with a gorgeous view into the canyon. Don't forget to bring plenty of water and avoid hiking in the heat. There is no shade and no water source on the trail. Be aware that the way down the canyon is easy, but you will also have to work your way out gaining the 2.400 feet you lost.

There is no parking at South Kaibab Trailhead. You will have to take the shuttle (orange line) to get to and off the trail.

Caro "Bandit"

March 30, 2018

Do not take the South Kaibab Trail to walk from the Colorado as there is no shade and no water source. Take it to hike it down to the river. The views are stunning.

Brittasiehtdiewelt ☀️🌳⛰️🌄

October 11, 2019

The views in the Grand Canyon are gorgeous! On a day trip you should turn back from here and follow the same way back to the Canyonkante. This is the recommendation of the Grand Canyon Visitor Center, which I would like to join! I walked to the tip-off point and then reversed. The ascent in high heat was incredibly exhausting and is not recommended!

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Elevation 1,560 m

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Location: Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, Arizona, United States

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Skeleton Point

1. Skeleton Point via South Kaibab Trail — Grand Canyon National Park

2. Ooh Aah Point – Skeleton Point loop from Grand Canyon Village

3. South Kaibab Trailhead – Ooh Aah Point loop from Grand Canyon

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