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South Kaibab Trailhead

South Kaibab Trailhead

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South Kaibab Trailhead

Name: South Kaibab Trailhead
Rating: 2

Recommended by 265 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Grand Canyon National Park

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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

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

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2. Ooh-Aah-Point & Cedar Ridge from South Kaibab Trailhead – Grand Canyon National Park

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

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1,010m

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

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Caro "Bandit"

September 23, 2019

The South Kaibab Trailhead is leading to one of the two corridor trails through the Grand Canyon: the South Kaibab Trail. There is no parking at the trailhead. To get here, you have to take the shuttle (orange line) that starts at the visitors center. There are restrooms at the trailhead and a water spigot. If you plan to hike down the canyon, take plenty of water with you and avoid the heat. There is no shade or water source on the trail. Be aware that the way down is the easy part. Always remember that you have to climb all the way out.

The South Kaibab Trail is also part of the 800 mile Arizona National Scenic Trail that stretches from the Mexican border to Utah stateline.

Dirk Scharky (Schackmann)

September 27, 2023

Descent to the canyon. Unfortunately currently only accessible by bus.

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Elevation 2,190 m

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

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South Kaibab Trailhead

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

2. Ooh-Aah-Point & Cedar Ridge from South Kaibab Trailhead – Grand Canyon National Park

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