South Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon National Park
The South Kaibab Trail offers some of the most breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon, with expansive vistas that reveal the rugged terrain of the canyon’s depths. As you descend, you'll pass several key points like Ooh Aah Point, Cedar Ridge, Skeleton Point and O'Neill Butte, where the landscape opens up to panoramic views of the surrounding cliffs and valleys. The trail’s steep switchbacks and lack of shade can make the hike physically demanding, but the impressive views of the Colorado River and the canyon floor, as well as the final destination of Phantom Ranch, make it a memorable and rewarding experience. #Hiking #Canyon #Nature #Rock #River #Cliff
- Distance: 14.9 mi
- Elevation gain: 6,378 ft
- Maximum elevation: 7,224 ft
- Elevation loss: 6,375 ft
- Minimum elevation: 2,457 ft
- Moving time: 7 h 27 m
- Moving speed: 2.0 mph
- Maximum speed: 7.6 mph
- Total time: 8 h 36 m
- Global speed: 1.7 mph
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Name: South Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: South Kaibab trailhead access, Coconino County, Arizona, United States (36.05296 -112.08399)
End: South Kaibab Trail, Coconino County, Arizona, United States (36.05340 -112.08369)
Coordinates: 36.05296 -112.09592 36.10670 -112.08320
Topography: Coconino County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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