South Canyon
North Rim, Arizona
| Address: | ~Fire Rd 632, North Rim, AZ 86052, USA |
| GPS: |
36°28'26.7"N 111°55'41.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 10.80 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 3254.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
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Backpack, Camp, and Hike
A mostly trail-less route in Marble Canyon, for experienced canyoneers, suitable as a three to four day backpack. Marble Canyon is a narrow incision in the relatively flat expanse of the Marble Platform, averaging only 1 mile wide from rim to rim. The route is accessible during winter, but the roads to the trailhead may become briefly impassable due to snow or wet conditions. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
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Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary
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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 daysThis road is closed in winter.(20.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Forest Rd 213 (8.4 mi)
- Turn right at Forest Service Rd 220 (2.4 mi)
- Continue onto East Side Game Rd (5.9 mi)
- Turn right (59 ft)
- Turn right (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Service Rd 632 (2.5 mi)
- Turn left (1.2 mi)
- Continue onto Fire Rd 632 (394 ft)
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