N Kaibab Trail

Spectacular High Country

It's a long way down to the bottom and many people take the challenge and overnight (or more) at Phantom Ranch or the campground. There are some who go rim to rim. Or back again. Remember, in the summ...

Short and Steep Can Be Sweet

I did the cross-canyon trail years ago, starting at North Kaibab, so this was a nostalgia trip for me, and a pretty easy one by contrast. If you just walk from the trailhead on the north rim down to ...

North Kaibab Trail Hike

I have hiked into the canyon from the south and from the north. The North Kaibab trail is by far the most awesome way to see the Grand Canyon. However, the trail is quite steep. It can be hard on y...

Absolutely amazing view!

Challenging, well maintained trail. Seven miles does not sound that far, but it kicked our butts! Loved every step of it!

Easy trail except for the climb in elevation.

My wife and I hiked part-way down the trail, as far as the Subai tunnel. On occasion we were passed by groups on mules.