South Kaibab Trailhead

South Kaibab Trailhead

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The South Kaibab Trail is the most visually stunning trail on the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Following a ridgeline that juts toward the canyon center, it deals jaw-dropping views the entire way. When compared to Bright Angel Trail, the other major route to the canyon floor, South Kaibab takes a more direct approach and deals a better "bang for your buck" in scenery. It is more exposed to heat and wind, however, and has no water available except for the very beginning and end of the trail.
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This is the most visually stunning trail on the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Following a ridgeline that juts toward the canyon center, it deals jaw-dropping views the entire way. When compared to Bright Angel Trail, the other major route to the canyon floor, South Kaibab takes a more direct approach and deals a better “bang for your buck” in scenery. It is more exposed to heat and wind, however, and has no water available except for the very beginning and end of the trail.
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The South Kaibab Trail is the most visually stunning trail on the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Following a ridgeline that juts toward the canyon center, it deals jaw-dropping views the entire way. When compared to Bright Angel Trail, the other major route to the canyon floor, South Kaibab takes a more direct approach and deals a better "bang for your buck" in scenery. It is more exposed to heat and wind, however, and has no water available except for the very beginning and end of the trail.
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Website

nps.gov/grca/index.htm

Phone

+1 (928) 638-7888

Location

Grand Canyon Village, AZ United States

Coordinates

36.05287° N, 112.08376° W