North Kiabab Trail - Grand Canyon, AZ

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North Kiabab Trail

GPS Coordinates: N 36° 12.204 W 112° 03.210

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North Kaibab Trail begins on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park at the head of Roaring Springs Canyon and descends via Bright Angel Creek to the Colorado River and Phantom Ranch. North Kaibab Trail is the only maintained trail into the canyon from the North Rim.

Even a short hike to Coconino Overlook (1.5 miles round-trip) or Supai Tunnel (4 miles round-trip) can give you an appreciation for the canyon's rich natural beauty and immense size.

Elevation from rim to river is 5,841 ft, along the 14.5 mile trail. This trail is maintained and well marked. The trail follows the Bright Angel Creek. The North Kaibab is used for rim to rim adventures.

Distance and hiking times vary.

A hike to Roaring Springs and back is extremely strenuous and takes a full day (7-8 hours) - begin your hike before 7 a.m. Roaring Springs lies 3,050 feet below the canyon rim and is 9.4 miles round-trip. A day hike beyond Roaring Springs is not recommended.

Many years of experience have shown that hikers who proceed beyond this point during the hottest parts of the day have a much greater probability of suffering from heat-related illness, injury, or death. This trail is also used by mules.

NOTE: Round trip to the Colorado River is 28 miles and trail descends almost 6,000 ft. Under no circumstances should you attempt to hike from the rim to the river and back in one day! Do not hike during the hottest part of the day.

Facilities: Hikers must bring their own water! No water is available along the trail.

Best Time To Visit: The North Rim is usually open from mid-May to November, depending on the snow.

Fees: An entrance fee will be collected to enter the Grand Canyon National Park. There are no additional fees to use the trail.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Over 250 people each year are rescued from hiking the Grand Canyon. A majority of these people tried to hike to the Colorado River and back in the same day. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS STUNT! Several recent encounters between hikers and mules resulted in injuries to packers and the death of some mules. To ensure safety for yourself, other trail users, and mule riders, when encountering mules on the trails step off the trail on the uphill side away from the edge. Follow the directton of the wwangler. Remain completely quiet and stand perfectly still. Do not return to the trail until the last mule is 50 feet past your position.

Directions: North Kiabab Trail begins on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon at the head of Roaring Springs Canyon.

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Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for North Kaibab Trail.

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023

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