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South Kaibab Trailhead – Ooh Aah Point loop from Grand Canyon Village

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South Kaibab Trailhead – Ooh Aah Point loop from Grand Canyon Village

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3.1

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South Kaibab Trailhead – Ooh Aah Point loop from Grand Canyon Village

01:25

10.7km

270m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

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Grand Canyon National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

138 m

Grand Canyon Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

From the Visitor Center, be sure to continue on to Mather Point for an easily accessible view point. If parking is available, shuttle buses depart from here to all points of the park.

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441 m

Mather Point Amphitheatre is a perfect place to contemplate the stunning views while seated in elevated seats made from native limestone. The amphitheatre hosts Ranger-led interpretive programs and is easily accessible from the Visitor Center.

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2.55 km

Pipecreek Vista

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pipecreek Vista is the eastern starting point of the Rim Trail. On the way back from Yaki Point stops here the bus of the orange line.

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4.03 km

South Kaibab Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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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4.22 km

View of the Grand Canyon from South Kaibab Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5.45 km

Viewpoint on South Kaibab Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint along the South Kaibab Trail. The views from the trail over the Grand Canyon are unparalleled, so the trail is popular.

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5.46 km

Ooh Aah Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.48 km

Aircondition Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

2.90 km

2.00 km

Surfaces

5.03 km

2.87 km

2.40 km

403 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,190 m)

Lowest point (1,990 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

26°C

16°C

72 %

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Grand Canyon Visitor Center

Mather Point Amphitheater

Pipecreek Vista

South Kaibab Trailhead

View of the Grand Canyon from South Kaibab Trail

Viewpoint on South Kaibab Trail

Ooh Aah Point

Aircondition Rock

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