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Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Hike on South Kaibab Trail and North Kaibab Trail

From the South Kaibab Trailhead, this rim-to-rim hike drops from the South Rim into the open canyon on the South Kaibab Trail, passing Ooh Aah Point, Cedar Ridge, Skeleton Point and Tipoff Shelter before reaching the Kaibab Suspension Bridge, the Colorado River and the Bright Angel area near Phantom Ranch.

The route then joins the North Kaibab Trail and follows Bright Angel Creek upstream through the inner canyon corridor, leaving the river environment for the shaded streamside passages and narrow rock walls that lead toward Cottonwood Campground.

Beyond Cottonwood, the trail climbs steadily toward the North Rim, passing the canyon’s higher rock layers and viewpoints around Supai Tunnel and Coconino Overlook before finishing at the North Kaibab Trailhead in a cooler forested rim setting.

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  • Distance: 20.8 mi
  • Elevation gain: 9,423 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 8,258 ft
  • Elevation loss: 8,383 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 2,464 ft

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  • Distance: 20.8 mi
  • Elevation gain: 9,423 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 8,258 ft
  • Elevation loss: 8,383 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 2,464 ft

About this trail

Name: Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Hike on South Kaibab Trail and North Kaibab Trail trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: South Kaibab Trail, Coconino County, Arizona, United States (36.05349 -112.08356)

End: Bridle Trail, North Rim, Coconino County, Arizona, United States (36.21704 -112.05673)

Coordinates: 36.05349 -112.09615 36.21704 -112.03176

Topography: Coconino County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🪵Folding Camp Saw - Compact saw for wood and campsite work
🪑Ultralight Camp Chairs - Portable seating for resting after a long day of mapping
🥘Titanium Cookware - Durable, featherlight pots and pans for backpacking
GPS Sports Watch - GPS watch for running, hiking and training
🧥Waterproof Jacket for Hiking - Breathable and rugged rain jacket for outdoor excursions

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