South Canyon Trail

The South Canyon Trail is a hiking trail located on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona. It follows Marble Canyon's longest tributary gorge to the Colorado River.

South Canyon Trail
Length6.5 mi (10.5 km)
LocationGrand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States
TrailheadsNorth Rim
Colorado River
Grand Canyon (North Rim)
UseHiking
Backpacking
Elevation
Elevation change2,700 ft (820 m)
Highest pointNorth Rim, 5,580 ft (1,700 m)
Lowest pointColorado River, 2,880 ft (880 m)
Hiking details
Trail difficultyStrenuous
SeasonEarly Spring to
Late Fall
SightsGrand Canyon
Colorado River
HazardsSevere Weather
Overexertion
Dehydration
Flash Flood

See also


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