South Bass Trail
Supai, Arizona
| Address: | ~Unnamed Road, Supai, AZ 86435, USA |
| GPS: |
36°11'0.7"N 112°22'35.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 12.50 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 4360.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
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Backpack, Camp, and Hike
This is a strenuous, 15.6-mile (round-trip), remote, non-corridor hike in Grand Canyon National Park. Camping here is at large, as there are no established sites below the rim. There is also no water at the trailhead--not until you get to the Colorado River more than 4,400 vertical feet below and 7.8 trail miles later. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
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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
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