Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Grand Canyon National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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189 m

View of the Grand Canyon from South Kaibab Trail

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Enjoy stunning canyon views as you descend the switchbacks of the South Kaibab Trail. The zigzagging path offers a great opportunity to observe the towering rock walls and the vibrant layers that make up the canyon's landscape.

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1.42 km

Ooh Aah Point

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This gorgeous view into the Grand Canyon is just some minutes and a little elevation from the South Kaibab Trailhead. If you are not planning on going all the way …

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2.33 km

Cedar Ridge

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Cedar ridge is a nice view point and also a convenient turning point, if you are just on a day hike. There is even a pit toilet, but no water. …

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2.42 km

Cedar Ridge Overlook

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2.57 km

Inner Canyon view from Cedar Ridge

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Not far from Cedar Ridge and within sight is this highlight.
It is almost level to reach.
If you go or have come to Cedar Ridge, you should make the small detour to the so-called Inner Canyon View!!!

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4.73 km

Aircondition Rock

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This point on the trail offers a cool view down into the canyon. The canyon walls look like they are covered in wavy stripes. This is due to the compacting …

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6.71 km

Yavapai Point

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8.29 km

South Kaibab Trailhead

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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 …

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8.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.76 km

2.40 km

640 m

342 m

230 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

2.23 km

672 m

548 m

176 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,210 m)

Lowest point (1,800 m)

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