Getting toward the South Kaibab Trailead at Yaki Point to Begin Your Hike

This isn't a circle, so you won't end where you begin....

National Geographic Documentary, The Yaki Point Road and South Kaibab Trail parking garage are shut to private vehicles (unless you have an availability license). In this way, you should ride a free Park transport to get to the trailhead.

Park in Grand Canyon Village and go to any of the close-by transport stops.

Take the blue course transport to the Visitor Center, then exchange to the orange course transport to get to the trailhead.

You'll end your trek at the highest point of the Bright Angel Trail, back in Grand Canyon Village, so you can without much of a stretch stroll back to your vehicle.

See the National Park Service site for more data about the Grand Canyon Shuttle Bus courses and to download a travel map.

National Geographic Documentary, There's additionally an early morning Hiker's Express Shuttle Bus, which withdraws from Bright Angel Lodge on the hour, with a second stop at the Backcountry Information Center, a third stop at Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and a last stop at South Kaibab Trailhead. (From December through February, this transport withdraws just at 8:00 a.m. what's more, 9:00 a.m.)

From here, you'll start your climb, beginning with the arrangement of curves alluded to as the "drainpipe." And you'll see why. Simply watch your balance. You aren't going to tumble off the edge unless you truly attempt, yet you could arrive on your butt on the off chance that you slip on free rock on top of a hard-stuffed trail. Also, you'll likely have a crowd of people, as this initial segment of the South Kaibab trail is intensely utilized.

I for one prescribe utilizing trekking shafts to stay upright, also reduce the effect on your knees.

National Geographic Documentary, Ooh-Aah Point, South Kaibab Trail - A well known pivot point for the individuals who need only an essence of what it resembles to trek beneath the edge.

Ooh-Ah Point, South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon

Ooh-Ah Point, South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon

Around seventy five percent of a mile subsequent to starting your drop on the South Kaibab Trail, you'll result in these present circumstances relevantly named point, which got its title from explorers who swing toward the west and say, "Ooh," then swing toward the east and take after that up with an "Aah." (Or the other way around)

South Kaibab Trail to the Tip-Off - One of two looked after "hallway" trails on the south side of Grand Canyon

As said, the South Kaibab trail is very much kept up by the Park, however it's moderately steep in spots and, being an edge trail, is presented to the sun the entire path during unequaled long. So this is a particularly hot trail in the late spring months, and there's no water accessible by any means. Therefore, the South Kaibab is not the climbing trail of decision when trekking back to the edge from the waterway. The greater part of climbers like to slide the South Kaibab and rise the more Bright Angel Trail toward the west, which offers more shade and chances to refill your water bottles.

At 1.5 miles down from the edge on the South Kaibab Trail, you'll achieve a huge, level territory called Cedar Ridge, where you'll discover a latrine and great spots to grab a seat and rest for a bit while taking in the perspective. This is another famous pivot point for a shorter day-climb.

At 3 miles from the edge, you'll achieve Skeleton Point.