South Kaibab Trailhead

Lou Lou1 year ago

★★★★★

While I was drastically unprepared I still had a great time on this hike! I consider myself a fit but not athletic person and I enjoy hiking so this trail was still difficult for me. It’s one of the steepest trails so it gets you down fast but you have to go through MANY switchbacks. Getting to Ooh Aah Point (yes, that’s what it’s called!) took me just under 1 hour, then after some pictures I decided to continue to cedar ridge, which took me about another 45 minutes. Cedar point has pit toilets but NO water to wash your hands – being hand sanitizer! The hike back up was killer and I got burnt, please use 70+ SPF sunscreen, dress appropriately, and bring lots of water (and a snack)! There were a lot of people on this trail so be prepared to move for them or wait a second to pass them. It was a great trail and a great way to say I’ve been inside the Grand Canyon!

J. S.1 year ago

★★★★★

One of the most epic trails around. This takes you down to the bottom of the canyon. Recommend starting in the morning. We didn’t walk the entire trail but we were sure to bring plenty of water and snacks. Trail provides stunning views of the canyon. The way down is steep so make sure you bring your hiking poles. It’s easy to go down but keep in mind that you’ll need to hike back up so don’t over do yourself.We had our GMRS radio while hiking down and were listening to a group who had a sick person and was trying to find more water. It was hard hearing them radio for help.

Lea Rose Bell1 year ago

★★★★★

Best hike ever!In winter season most def need spikes on shoes, hiking poles also super helpful in any time of the year.Took an hour to get to Cedar Point, and about 1hr+ to get back up.Breathtaking panoramic views throughout.Would not do this or any canyon hike in high summer months, our temps today were 40-50s and we got warm hiking back up, so can't imagine temps in summer.Regardless of season always take water and food (at least snacks).Grab the hiking guide as well, those provide good info as to what to pack and time frames of in-out to each check point.Beautiful day.Beautiful hike.Amazing trail.DO IT!

Brad Kosar1 year ago

★★★★★

Amazing trail with some of the best scenery in the world. There can be a bit of snow near the top in the winter months but the temperature typically drops by about 20 degrees as you approach the river. Note the parking lot only allows commercial vehicles to enter; there is roadside parking another .5 miles down the road meaning you have to walk to the trailhead if you are not taking the shuttle. There are outhouses and water available here.We ran down the trail and it took just under two hours, including bathroom breaks and stops to shed clothing. The hike up took 3-4 hours on a cool day.

G Cheng1 year ago

★★★★★

We went down from South Kaibab trailhead down to Cedar Ridge just after lunch in May. It was very windy and not too hot. We got to Ooh Aah point and felt really good and also really needed to use the toilet so we went down to Cedar Ridge where there are toilets. Overall the hike back up wasn't too hard. It's a safe and relatively easy hike. The views are well worth it. Took us about an hour and a half and.