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

06:30

17.0km

700m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Grand Canyon National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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331 m

Mather Point Amphitheater

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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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2.45 km

Pipecreek Vista

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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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3.93 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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4.12 km

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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5.35 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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6.26 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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8.64 km

View into the gorge

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The best views of the Grand Canyon can be enjoyed from the South Kaibab Trail. Viewpoints like the Ooh Aah Point speak for themselves. ATTENTION! There are hardly any shade …

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8.68 km

Skeleton Point

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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 …

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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.56 km

3.32 km

1.80 km

1.35 km

737 m

234 m

Surfaces

9.53 km

5.17 km

1.92 km

343 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,190 m)

Lowest point (1,570 m)

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Tuesday 25 August

31°C

14°C

22 %

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

Mather Point Amphitheater

Pipecreek Vista

South Kaibab Trailhead

View of the Grand Canyon from South Kaibab Trail

Ooh Aah Point

Cedar Ridge

View into the gorge

Skeleton Point

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