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South Kaibab Trail — Grand Canyon

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The Grand Canyon's most dramatic descent — exposed ridge walking with unobstructed views into the abyss, following the South Kaibab Trail to Skeleton Point.

Stops on This Tour (10)

  1. 1
    South Kaibab Trailhead The South Kaibab Trail follows a ridge rather than a canyon — meaning shade is nonexistent and views are constant. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  2. 2
    Ooh Aah Point Named by hikers who could not help themselves. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  3. 3
    Cedar Ridge A broad saddle with restrooms and hitching posts for mule trains. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  4. 4
    O'Neill Butte A free-standing butte beside the trail, capped by Coconino Sandstone. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  5. 5
    Panorama Point Overlook A viewpoint near Skeleton Point looking east toward the Bright Angel Creek corridor. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  6. 6
    Skeleton Point At 920 metres below the rim, Skeleton Point offers a direct view down to the Colorado River and Phantom Ranch. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  7. 7
    Tipoff Junction The junction with the Tonto Trail, which traverses the broad platform of Bright Angel Shale. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  8. 8
    Return: Cedar Ridge Rest The climb back to Cedar Ridge gains 550 metres. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  9. 9
    Return: Ooh Aah Again Passing Ooh Aah Point on the return, the light has changed and the canyon looks entirely different. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  10. 10
    Return: South Kaibab Trailhead The final switchbacks are the steepest section of the entire trail. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app

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