Ken Patrick Trail (North Rim) 10 mi. / 16 km one-way; 6 hours approximate one-way hiking time. Winds through the forest and along the rim from Point Imperial to the North Kaibab Trail parking area.
Hiking the RIM trails are ideal day hikes. They offer a variety of different views along trails thtt offer good hiking with little elevation change.
Hike though forest and long rim to Point Imperial. Trail past Old Bright Angel trailhead may become more difficult to follow.
It is always a good idea that everyone carry water! Even though you will be hiking on the rim, you still need water and food. Trail Condition:
Inclines, with some steep sections. Well defined. Shade along trail.
Directions to Trailhead:
About 2 miles from the Lodge or 1.5 miles by hiking trail. Parking lot at N. Kaibab trailhead.
Trailhead Elevation:
8,250 Feet, elevation increases 553 feet (8,803 feet).
Services:
NO Assistance on Trail.
Note:NO water along trail.
| Destination | Distance (in Miles) | Services: W = Water; T = Toilet/Restroom; E = Emergency Phone | |||||
| To Next Point | Total From Trailhead | Round Trip From Trailhead | Services | Notes | |||
| W | T | E | |||||
| Ken Patrick Trailhead | 0.5 | East side of parking area. | |||||
| Uncle Jim Trailhead | 9.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | Trail to Left. | |||
| Point Imperial | 10 | 20 | |||||
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