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From South Kaibab Trailhead to Bright Angel Trailhead via Tonto

Lisa
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From South Kaibab Trailhead to Bright Angel Trailhead via Tonto

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November 26, 2025

From South Kaibab Trailhead to Bright Angel Trailhead via Tonto

Hard

12:18

21.9km

1.8km/h

1,040m

1,150m

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

Your route passes through a protected area

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Most people would complete this in 2-4 days

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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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1.41 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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4.67 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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4.71 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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7.12 km

South Kaibab & Tonto Trail junction

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This meeting point between the South Kaibab and East Tonto Trails features a shelter and restroom, making it an ideal spot to rest and take a break. It serves as …

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9.31 km

East Tonto Trail

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This section of the Tonto Trail connects the South Kaibab (descent) and Bright Angel (ascent) trails so you can wander the Grand Canyon in one day.

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10.4 km

Pipe Creek Canyon

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Pipe Creek is considered an emergency water source along the Tonto Trail.

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13.6 km

Bright Angel/Tonto Trail junction

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At this point, the Bright Angel Trail and the Tonto Trail intersect. The Bright Angel Trail takes you down to the Colorado River, while the Tonto Trail winds always just …

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14.1 km

Havasupai Gardens

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A nice shady place for a break with restrooms and a water spigot that is on year-round. The Tonto Trail and Plateau Point are nearby. This is one of the …

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15.0 km

View of the Grand Canyon

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If you are in the area, you should definitely do this hike. You can see the canyon all day long, even from the white below, and you can observe the …

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15.4 km

Bright Angel Trail

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Close by is the Tonto Trail. If you want to walk parallel to the Colorado, but several hundred vertical meters above it, you should take a few steps here.

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16.8 km

3-Mile Rest House on the Bright Angel Trail

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This is the second rest house (toilets) if you hike down from the South Rim. There are rest houses at 1.5 miles, 3 miles and at Indian Garden. There are …

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17.2 km

View of the Grand Canyon

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When climbing out of the canyon, it's worth taking a look back at what you've already accomplished.

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19.2 km

1.5-Mile Resthouse

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This is the first rest house (toilets) if you hike down from the South Rim. There are rest houses at 1.5 miles, 3 miles and at Indian Garden with potable …

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20.3 km

Bright Angel Viewpoint

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This is where the Bright Angel Trail's switchbacks begin—a strategic spot offering stunning views of the canyon and its towering walls surrounding the trail. From here, you can choose between …

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21.9 km

Bright Angel Trailhead

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One of the two corridor trails in Grand Canyon with stunning views into the canyon itself. You just have to go some miles... but not too far, since you have …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

6.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,190 m)

Lowest point (1,120 m)

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