South Kaibab Hiking Trail Pictures

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South kaibab Trail (South Rim) The South Kaibab trail offers wonderful views all along the trail and makes it very easy to loose track of how far down you have hiked. Be aware of how far you have hiked, the steepness of the trail is very misleading on the way down. Cedar Ridge has great views and is an ideal day hike.

Everyone needs to carry water! A common mistake is not carrying water and not carrying enough water. When hiking in a group, each person should be carrying water; carrying for the group is a common mistake. Always remember to eat as well as drink while hiking, you will be using alot of energy when hiking the canyon.

Trailhead Information below

YIELD to Mules and Hikers going Up-Hill.

Trail Condition:

Steep. Well defined. Little shade on trail, mostly from canyon walls and dependent time of day.

Directions to Trailhead:

By shuttle bus, NO private vehicles allowed. Trail begins south of Yaki Point on Yaki Point Road.

Trailhead Elevation:

7200 Feet

Services:

Assistance through mule trains and randomly patrolled by rangers. Water available at trailhead only.

Note:

NO water along trail.

Destination	Distance (in Miles)		Elevation Feet (Destination)	Services: W = Water; T = Toilet/Restroom; E = Emergency Phone
	To Destination	Round Trip		Services			Notes
	To Destination	Round Trip		W	T	E	Notes
Ooh-Aah Point	.75	1.5	6320				Offers a spectacular view. Great day hike. No sign, point where trail opens to a WIDE view.
Cedar Ridge	1.5	3	6060		X		Good turn-a-round for first time canyon hikes, causal hikes, and late starters. No water. First hitching rail. It is not recommended to go past this point as a SUMMER day hike.
Skeleton Point	3	6	5200				Trail sign, second hitching rail is located after flat stretch on top of ridge. Steeper switchbacks after hitching rail. It is not recommended to go past this point as a day hike.
Tonto Trail Junction	4.4	8.8	4010		X		Not recommended for day hikers. The steep trail conditions and lack of shade can make this a very difficult and dangerous hike.
Tipoff	4.6	9.2	3870			X
Panorama Point	5	10	3620
WARNING: Do Not attempt to hike from the rim to the river and back in one day!
Colorado River Bridge	6.3	12.6	2400	Hiking to the river or Phantom Ranch as a day hike is not recommended! The distance, temperature and elevation change cause even the most experienced hikers to have difficulty. This could result in the hiker needing medical help and can result in death.
Phantom Ranch	7.1	14.2	2546

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South Kaibab Hiking Trail Pictures

YIELD to Mules and Hikers going Up-Hill.

WARNING: Do Not attempt to hike from the rim to the river and back in one day!

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