Rim-to-Rim: North Kaibab to Grand Canyon Village
North Rim, Arizona
| Address: | ~N Kaibab Trail, North Rim, AZ 86052, USA |
| GPS: |
36°13'0.8"N 112°3'23.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 23.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Point A to B |
| Hike Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Elevation Gain: | 5423 feet |
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Backpack, Camp, and Hike
Four days across the Grand Canyon you will never forget! There is a secret to a Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike: Take four days to do it, even if you can do it in one. I have friends who go South to North in one day, and some do North to South the next. That's good for bragging rights, but how much of the Canyon do they really get to see? - How much time can they spend at Ribbon Falls? It's a destination unto itself. - Can they spend a couple of hours drinking beer at Phantom Ranch and hanging out with other hikers? - They miss the incredible night breeze at Cottonwood Camp. - And they miss sunset at Plateau Point, which must be seen to be believed. So, take your time--take four days for the hike. Each day's trek is six miles or so, and you have all kinds of time to actually see the Canyon and marvel at its beauty. Spend your first night at Cottonwood Camp, and marvel at the lights from the North Rim Lodge twinkling a mile above you. Spend the second at Bright Angel Campground, and enjoy a steak dinner at Phantom Ranch. Spend your third night at Indian Garden, and just relax. The fourth day's hike out is much easier, since you are already nearly halfway up the south rim. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
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Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary
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Overview On any given weekend during May, September, and October, thousands of zealots pour out of vehicles, shuttles, and even busses to hike the Grand Canyon rim to rim. The park rangers have long discouraged this practice, because they have to rescue all of the unlucky ones that don’t make it. On average, 250 people are rescued from the canyon each year. That hasn’t made it any less popular though, because the payoff is enormous. It’s a huge accomplishment to complete the rim to rim hike – a notable feat even for fit athletes. The 23.5 mile hike offers a
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There’s no question about it, the rim-to-rim hike in Grand Canyon National Park is a classic bucket list adventure. But it’s no stroll through the park,…
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From North Rim, Arizona
- Head northwest on AZ-67 N toward Bridle PathMay be closed at certain times or days(1.0 mi)
- Turn right at N Kaibab TrailDestination will be on the right(79 ft)
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