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South Kaibab Trail

South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon
The South Kaibab Trail gives most spectacular views, but the trade-off is that you spend most of the day in complete exposure to the sun.  The heat rises early on a July - August hike.  The trail is rocky, with logs for erosion every mule's pace apart.  It's a challenge on the feet even without the 5,000 foot elevation change.  But did I mention the views?

 

 

South Kaibab Trail
The South Kaibab Trail begins near Yaki Point on the South Rim of the canyon.  It's a 7.3 mile hike from there to the Bright Angel Campground in the bottom of the canyon; another half mile or so to Phantom Ranch.  The trail follows Cedar Ridge, passing around O'Neill Butte, crossing the Tonto East Trail at The Tipoff, finally crossing the Colorado River at Kaibab Bridge.

The trail provides some of the most breathtaking views as you descend into the canyon; the trade-off for the unobstructed views is complete exposure to the sun. 

   

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