South Kaibab Trail

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 4,791 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	4,791 ft (1,460 m)
Average gain	532 ft per mile (101 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 4,674 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	54.1%
Runnable	12% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	22.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	44%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about South Kaibab Trail

How much elevation gain does South Kaibab Trail have?

South Kaibab Trail has 4,791 ft (1,460 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 532 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is South Kaibab Trail?

The difficulty score for South Kaibab Trail is 22.6 of 100. That is harder than 93.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 12% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on South Kaibab Trail?

The longest climb on South Kaibab Trail runs 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and gains 4,674 ft (1,425 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 54.1%.