The Complete Rim to Rim Grand Canyon Hike Guide

Rim to Rim Grand Canyon Hike Guide

The Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike is iconic, epic, and challenging. Over my years of rim-to-rim hiking, I've seen people of all shapes and sizes hike across the Grand Canyon, and in this guide, I'm going to provide you with all the information you need to know so you can hike it too. Planning is key for this popular bucket list hike, so your journey begins months before you set foot on the trail. And armed with the right information and preparation, you'll know what to expect as you leave 99. 9% of the other Grand Canyon visitors behind and hit the trail to traverse one of the Seven Wonders of the World. And in case you were wondering, you'll be tired at the end, but the sense of accomplishment you'll feel at the end is unparalleled. How to Plan a Rim-to-Rim Hike

Training and Mental Preparation
Videos and Route Directions
South to North Directions and North to South Directions
Quick Links Park Website - NOAA Weather Report - My September 2024 Gear

Want to experience hiking into the Grand Canyon without doing something as strenuous as rim-to-rim? Check out my Grand Canyon Hikes page for options into the canyon as short as 1. 8 miles.

There are many ways to hike from rim to rim at the Grand Canyon, but a "rim-to-rim" hike generally means hiking from the south to the north rim, or from the north to the south rim. Hikes can be done in a day, or spread out over several days, including camping and overnight stays. Often one-way, hikers return to their starting point on a pre-booked shuttle.

What is the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim?

Here is an overview of the two most popular rim-to-rim routes. While technically rim-to-rim is possible on other trails, these are the most hiked options. Both routes are what the National Park Service calls "corridor trails," well-maintained, well-maintained (steep, but not super steep) trails that generally have water and restrooms along the route.

South to North

Rim-to-Rim Route Comparison

North to South	21 miles
24 miles	Total ascent 6400 feet
Total ascent 5150 feet	8-12 hours
9-14 hours	South Kaibab to North Kaibab Trail
North Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail	Limited lodging at the end
Many lodging at the end	Low crowds
Crowds at the end	Few facilities at the end
Many facilities at the end	No water for the first 7 miles
Water provided throughout	The South Rim is the busiest part of the Grand Canyon, easily accessible by car, bus, or plane. For rim-to-rim hikers, that means it's easier to get lodging and transportation to the South Rim. The North Rim is only open six months of the year and gets only about 15% of the South Rim's visitors. Photo NPS

Grand Canyon North and South Rim Comparison

The South and North Rims are only 10 miles apart in a straight line, but it takes four hours to drive between them.

South Rim

North Rim	Main tourist destination
More remote	Very crowded
Not crowded	More facilities and lodging
Less facilities and lodging	Open all year
May-October	Sometimes snow
Snow in winter	6800 ft elevation
8297 ft elevation	Nearest airport is Flagstaff - 1. 5 hrs
Nearest airport is St George - 3 hrs	Whether you're backpacking or doing Rim-to-Rim as a day hike, I highly recommend taking the South Kaibab to North Kaibab trail from south to north for your first Rim-to-Rim. Here's why:

Recommended First Time Rim-to-Rim Route

This route is 3 miles shorter than the others. A shorter route means less leg work for such a long day.

This route has more climbing, but the longer distance makes it feel a little easier to get to the top. The last few miles on either side are tough no matter what.
It's only about 7 miles to the bottom of the canyon. If you leave early (or later), you will generally be able to complete the hottest part of the hike before the hottest part of the day. There are deaths from heat-related conditions every year, and no matter how you route your hike, you should seriously consider this.
Arriving at the North Rim offers a more serene experience. You leave the desert-like South Rim and arrive at the high-altitude pine forests of the North Rim. You will feel like you have hiked somewhere different. It is a stark contrast to arriving at the South Rim and facing tourists and tour buses. It can be a bit of a shock after immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the canyon for over 10 hours.
I also recommend doing this as a one-way day hike or overnighting at Phantom Ranch Lodge. Hiking the walls of the Grand Canyon with a day pack is a much more enjoyable experience than doing it with a backpack full of camping gear. I will talk more about the accommodation options shortly.
Why isn't it North Kaibab from Bright Angel? Certainly, this method can hike from south to north, and many people do so. You can park in the trail head and start hiking. However, there is no doubt that the South Kaibab option is more popular because of its beauty and short distance.

The Holy Grail of the itinerary is to stop the rim from two days if you stop at the phantom Linclodge at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. You can stay in a dormitory or a private cabin like these.

Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Itineraries

There are multiple ways to plan a hiking of the rim from your rim, and the main question you need to ask is whether to do it as a mult i-day trip or a da y-trip hiking. You might have thought that this hiking was the hardest thing and climbing, but not. In fact, it is a reservation for accommodation facilities. Campsites along the route and lodges are limited, and demand is huge. Let's look at the popular itinerary options.

If you are on a day trip, you will get on the shuttle bus. There are a few breaks on the fou r-hour road, and there are many wonderful scenery.

Rim to Rim In One Day

This is a popular option, and almost anyone can do it with appropriate training and preparation. I've been playing rim two rims for years, and I've seen all my body, physique, and age hiking in a day. If you can walk with an average speed of 2 miles (probably fast on a downhill, probably fast on an uphill), you can walk in 10 and a half hours. Assuming that the sunshine hours are 12 hours and take an hour and a half for a break and snack, you will probably walk somewhere from dawn to dusk.

In general, on e-way hiking from the rim to the rim loses overnight on the rim and returns to the rim on a shuttle bus. Reservations for shuttle buses are generally easy. Here are two options, assuming you depart from the popular South Rim.

The new shuttle service based on the North Lim offers shuttle between trail heads and rims. They also provide welcome, affordable accommodations and accommodation facilities, given how tough to stay in the North Lim.

No permit is required for day hiking from rim to rim!

Hiking from Southlim to Northlim

South to North in One Day

Stay in the North Lim
Return to Southlim by shuttle bus
By shuttle bus to the noise rim

North to South in One Day

Stay in the North Lim
Return to Southlim by shuttle bus
If you are a hiker or runner who is confident in your physical strength, there is an option to hike one way, stay overnight in the rim, and hiking again the next day. Hiking beginners and casual hikers may seem crazy. However, for those who have enough physical strength, it is a great option to experience all corridor trails.

Rim to Rim and Back in Two Days

If you book a phantom lunch bed, you can also reserve a warm meal and a "duffel service" that will go back and forth to luggage with a mackerel to the lodge. Even if you don't have a duffel service, you can hike with a daypack just changing clothes if you stay at a phantom lunch.

Overnight at Phantom Ranch

The best thing in the world is to book a phantom Lanchrodge room located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, near the Colorado River. As you can imagine, the lodge is basic, but you have everything you need to stay comfortably overnight. This lodge will be booked a year ago by lottery. Some of my friends have applied for lottery for 20 consecutive years, but I have never been able to take a bed. It is a difficult task to hit. If you can stay for one night at a phantom lunch, you can divide 21 miles (south to north) or 24 miles (from north to south) from the rim to the rim into two days without carrying camping tools. You can experience it.

Even if you are hiking without staying at the phantom lunch, you can stop in the cafeteria on the way, drink, or drink cold drinks (with ice!) To experience the charm of the lodge. As you can see from this photo, it is a popular option. Everyone wrote about lemonade here, but my favorite is (suga r-free) iced tea. This is the dining room menu. Note that it may be out of stock. Everything is carried by a mold train. And the garbage comes out on the mackerel train.

My favorite part of the camp at the Grand Canyon is the night sky (as you can see here). The Grand Canyon is the official Darks Kaepark Site. The sky is spectacular on a sunny, refreshing night.

Rim to Rim Camping

I love camping at the Grand Canyon, but that's a drawback.

You can camp only at the designated campsite along the corridor trail from the rim to the rim.

It may be difficult to secure a limited campsite space. Not only compete with other rim two rim camers, but also compete with people hiking other routes crossing the corridor trail. The campsites along the rim two rim route are popular because other backcountry campsites are generally not, but you can draw clean water everywhere.
You have to carry all your camping gear out of the canyon.
That said, if you really want to camp, go for it. I've stayed overnight in the canyon a few times and it was amazing. But if you're just focused on crossing from rim to rim, a day hike may be a better option.

Unlike the online permit system and other national parks, you have to go through the backcountry office for camping at the Grand Canyon and the system is old school. Check out the backcountry permit page for the latest links and information, but in a nutshell, this is a process.

Booking Rim-to-Rim Campsites

Check the availability of space on a paper chart that is updated several times a month.

Decide on a campsite and itinerary.
Fax or mail a form requesting dates 4 months before your start date.
Wait 3 weeks for a response.
You can also apply for a last minute permit by showing up in person at the backcountry office. If there are no openings, you will be put on a waiting list, which increases your odds of availability each day.

These are the 3 campsites you can camp at along the Rim-to-Rim hike. Note that there are no campsites on the South Kaibab Trail.

The Rim-To-Rim Campsites

All of these campgrounds have restrooms and running water.

Bright Angel Campground is right on the Colorado River, next to Phantom Ranch. The tent sites are right on Bright Angel Creek. It's just a few minutes away from the Phantom Ranch diner, where you can get your meals.

Cottonwood is about 7 miles from the North Rim, along the upper reaches of Bright Angel Creek. It's a nice spot with campgrounds along the North Kaibab Trail. It's the most secluded campground on the Rim-to-Rim.

Permit Availablity

Indian Garden Campground is the only campground on the south side of the Colorado River, just off the Bright Angel Trail. It's a nice spot, but you'll get a lot of foot traffic from day hikers on the South Rim. But don't let that stop you. If you can get a spot here, you're going to have a good time.

Rim Lodging

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Whichever way you go Rim-to-Rim, most people stay at the North Rim Lodge, the only non-campground on the North Rim. If you stay here, make sure to make a reservation for a meal in the main dining room, which is the highlight of the lodge.

Typically, on a rim-to-rim trip, you will stay at lodges, hotels, and campgrounds on both sides of the rim. Here are the lodging options on the rim at both ends of the hike:	Rim	Options
Notes	South	Bright Angel Lodg e-Yava Pai Lodg e-Thunderbird Lodg e-Maswick Lodg e-El Tobber Hote l-Kachina Lodge
Notes	South	Mother campsite
Notes	South	Hotel in Tusayan
There are plenty of choice s-Immediately by car from Southli m-Sudden reservations are also possible	North	North rim lodge
There are plenty of choice s-Immediately by car from Southli m-Sudden reservations are also possible	North	North Rim Campsite
There are plenty of choice s-Immediately by car from Southli m-Sudden reservations are also possible	North	Kaiba Blodge

Rim to Rim Guided Tours

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Dates For Hiking Rim to Rim

Probably not for you, but another option that is worth mentioning if you can't reserve an accommodation or permit is a guide hiking tour. In general, these tours take three to five days from the rim to the rim, costing thousands of dollars. The good thing about a hiking tour with guides is that they arrange logistics. Outfitters with some guided guides are working in the Grand Canyon, and Google Search displays all options. They are not cheap, but they often include gears, food, accommodation, fun guides, and sometimes porters to carry your gear.

There are several windows with the best weather for hiking from rims to rims. The main thing to be avoided is the shade, up to 120F, which is heat. The adventure hiker dies every year in the heat of the Grand Canyon. This is true.

To add more complexity to the accommodation situation, talk about a small window when hiking is possible across the Grand Canyon. I want to go when the North Lim facilities are open (May 15 to October 15) and when the heat is not too extreme at the bottom of the canyon. It is actually equivalent to hiking between May 15th to 31st, or between October 1 and 15.

Hiker has died from the heat of the Grand Canyon. You need to take the heat seriously.

You still can hike outside these dates, but you may need to plan to rest in a cool place between the hot weather. In other words, lying down in the shaded tent of the campsite, resting under a tree next to Bright Angel Creek, or resting in a cool place avoiding the sunshine.

Timing Your Hike

Even if the temperature is not extreme, it becomes hot, especially at a low altitude. A little bit of a little thing, such as wetting your feet or wearing a hat, can help you keep it cool.

That's a picture from a bachelor party. Just kidding. That's a heat warning you'll see on most rim trails in the Grand Canyon. The key is to time your hike to avoid the hottest hours of the day at the bottom of the canyon. Even if you don't get extreme symptoms of heat exhaustion, hiking when the temperatures are high will take more energy out of you, especially if you've been overnighting with a heavy backpack.

Ideally, you should start your hike with sunrise and plan to hike until just before sunset. This way you have daylight and can enjoy all the beauty the Grand Canyon has to offer as you hike. Generally, if you can get a day in a late May window, you'll have 14 or more hours of daylight to do your hike.

Even if you manage to get an ideal date, the heat can still be insane at the bottom of the canyon. Temperatures rise about 5. 5F for every 1000 feet you descend into the canyon. The bottom of the canyon is often 20-30F hotter than the South Rim. The microclimates of the 0% humidity areas between the hot black rock slot canyons can get even warmer. You don't want to hike in temperatures above 90F at the base of the canyon.

This is a typical forecast for early September. Heat stroke generally occurs when temperatures reach 104F or higher. Image from NWS Flagstaff

Doing It In Winter

Keep an eye on the forecast for Phantom Ranch. Plan an early start so you can clear the lower part of the canyon before it gets too hot. If it's unusually hot, you may have to put on your headlamp and leave before sunrise. Not ideal, but a smart move. That's why I recommend going from south to north. If you leave at 5am, you can usually get to Phantom Ranch by 9am and then start climbing the middle section in partial shade towards the North Rim.

Here's what it looks like hiking on well-polished snow and ice on the warm South Rim in winter. I've done it before, but hiking a 4-foot-wide path covered in ice is not much fun.

Doing this hike during the cooler months of winter may seem like a good option, but it's not ideal for beginners. The North Kaibab Trail is generally covered in snow and ice during the winter months. It's usually well-trodden and easy to follow, but it does require proper winter hiking gear. If you're asking yourself what it's all about, you probably don't have enough winter hiking experience to do it.

Workflow For Booking and Planning the Rim-to-Rim

And the big thing is that the Northlim facilities are closed. People hike to Cotton Wood Campsite, the last campsite in front of the North Lim, where they stay overnight. The next day, hikes to the North Lim and returns to the campsite. Then, on the third day, return to Southlim by hiking.

Now, as a summary of the plan, this is how I recommend.
Decide the schedule you want to go to.
Reserve a rim inn. In general, you can (and you need to do) a year ago.
Reserve a trip to Grand Canyon.
Book your shuttle.
If you are camping, apply for your backcountry permission as soon as possible. If you can't get the permit you are looking for, try a wal k-up permit. If that is not the case, consider a day trip hiking.

Training for the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

Let's walk from the rim to the rim on a day trip!

It is said here that there is no shuttle bus from the foot to the top. It is important to train your body and mind to challenge this difficult hiking, especially climbing slopes. If you can't climb due to exhaustion, the ranger will slowly climb the slope until the night. In the case of other rescue, the search rescue squad will carry the trail for a long time with a liter, as shown in this photo. Photo: NPS

The most troublesome thing in rim two rim training is the "opposite" of climbing. It is easy to find a large climb at an altitude of 5000 feet with hiking up to 20 miles. The problem is to go down after climbing. On the other hand, in the Grand Canyon, there is a descending mountain, the harshest part of the hiking, the steep climb at the end. So it's tough unless you live on a 500 0-foot mountain that you can walk down after walking. There are some recommendations.
Gradually challenge hiking at 20 miles and 5000 feet above sea level. If you start with zero, increase the mileage by 2 miles (about 1 hour) a week. Do it with the same pack and weight that you are used in the Grand Canyon.
Hiking a mountain that climbs about 800 feet per mile. By doing so, you can know what the most steep part of the trail looks like.
If there is no big climbing slope in the area where you live, it is recommended that you run the training. By running, you can raise your heart rate and raise your heart rate when you run hills. Despite the shorter time than the actual hiking, running 10 miles after hiking 10 miles is a good way to prepare your body.
If you are lucky enough to live in an area where you can drive to the top of a mountain, try hiking in reverse. For example, in Southern California, you can drive to the top of Mount Wilson. From there, you can hike something like the Mount Wilson Trail in reverse (adding in a few miles of walking around the city at the base, if you like).

Mental Training

Hike in the heat. Be aware of how the heat affects your pace and stamina.

Don't underestimate the power of your mind and outlook on this hike. If you mentally give up and tell yourself you have nothing left, it won't happen. Say goodbye to negative thoughts and follow them with positive ones, and you'll be successful. Here are some tips to help you win the mental game:
Divide the trail into small segments and focus on just one segment at a time.
Remind yourself that people of all ages, shapes, and sizes are doing this hike.
Take the steep parts one step at a time. If the steepness is tiring you out, set mini-goals like "walk 20 steps, then take a 1 minute break" or "walk 4 minutes, then take a 1 minute break."
Don't stop for too long. It's hard to start again, especially if your muscles are stiff.
Choose a mantra like "one step at a time" and use it to drown out negative thoughts.

Gear For the Hike

Prepare properly before hiking. Be wary of well-meaning strangers who offer to give you hiking tips and information. You often see people in lodge bars handing out information on what pace to go at, but most of the time it's heavily inflated by machismo.

Prepare, know your plan, and execute it.

The more gear you have on your back, the more gear you'll have to carry on the climb out of the canyon. It's a basic equation, so be prepared, but leave the excess at home.
The key to gear in the Grand Canyon is to carry the bare minimum. Reducing the weight you carry on your back will save your energy and help you climb back out of the canyon. You really don't need a lot of gear to do this hike safely. Here's what I recommend:
Bring what you need on any hike.
Trekking poles are great for steep descents and ascents.
The weather can be changeable, especially if you're going to the North Rim. I like to wear lightweight hiking clothes underneath, a layer on top, a beanie hat, and a rain shell to throw on when the temperature drops.
Here, sunburn measures are key. You don't want to cool your body. A hat that gets a sunshade and sucks sweat. It is cool to wet the hat when passing through the water station. Sunglasses help protect your eyes from light angle filmitis.
Leave heavy boots at home and wear a light trail runner with a breathable. When crossing the mountain stream, you can soak in water and cool, and you can walk thousands of steps, so you can reduce it. These comfortable and lightweight trail runners are ideal for grip the trails well and are wel l-maintained in the wel l-maintained rim two rimghings.
I like carrying water using hydration bladder, but I can use two Smartwater bottles (or similar).
Bring food that is easy to eat and contains salt (most energy bars). Bring an energy gel for climbing slopes. Food and fatigue may not pass through your throat, but energy gel can easily pour it into your throat.
Don't forget the headlamps in case you can't move after getting dark.

Gear That I Love Right Now

Change clothes (shirts, socks, underwear).

Let's print out the hotel confirmation document at the end of hiking.

Nothing is just the actual gear I use, not a sponsor or promotion.

Garmin INREACH MINI 2 You can send SOS in a place where your mobile phone is not connected or tell your loved ones that you are late. Click here for review

Topo Pursuit 2 The best hiking shoes I've ever had. I can't do beans. It dries immediately even if it gets wet. High cushioning and comfortable.

Garmin EPIX PRO Hiking map, root information, fitness statistics on the wrist. Click here for review

Camping Gear

OSPREY HIKELITE 26 Lightweight, all gears can be carried. I don't sweat my back.

Click here for all lists. (Updated September 2024)

Water

There are picnic benches, food storage boxes, and hangpols for hanging bags at the campsite along the rim two rims. When hanging the bag, leave it open. The ring tail scraps the closed ones in search of food.

If you stay overnight at a campsite, it is recommended to bring a minimum of tents, sleeping bags and pads, camp shoes, and small stoves. Check the lowest temperature during your stay. If the extremely hot days continue, it will often get very cold at night. The latest camping tools I use can be seen on this gear page.

In the middle of the rim two rimhiking, there is a water supply station at a certain interval. All water is from Rawing Springs (found during hiking), and there is no need to filter. All you have to do is replenish water from a waterfall to the bottle.

Outstandingly, except for the (short) South Kai Bab Trail, all normal water sources are along the route from the rim to the rim. In other words, there is no need to carry more than 20 miles (the weight of water is about £ 8. 3 per gallon). The key is to know where the water is on on the backcountry update page of the Grand Canyon NPS website.
In general, these are good replenishment strategies.

From south to north: Bring 2L of water descending from South Kaibab (no water on this stretch), replenish 3L with phantom lunch, and then replenish with Manzanita.

The Best Rim to Rim Map

From north to south: Supply 3L with cottonwood, drink a lot at Phantom Ranch, and fill the Indian Garden (Indian Garden). Replenish 1 to 1. 5L from the Indian Garden and replenish while climbing at a 3-mile and 1. 5-mile rest house.

It is important to have salt in the body because you have a lot of sweat. If there is not enough salt, there is a possibility that you can die from excessive hydration (hypo sodiumemia or EAH), and some Grand Canyon died because of this. It is a good strategy to eat small salt nut pages at the middle point of hiking.

The map of the Grand Canyon National Geographic is wonderful for a rim to a rim hiker. My favorite function is the distance between the trail landmarks that can be seen with the red numbers above. I use them as a minimile stone for mentally dividing the route.

GPS in the Grand Canyon

The rim two rim hiking is easy to navigate. There are signs along the road, the trails have a lot of traffic, and some people are hiking every few minutes. But don't stop getting a good map. I think the best option is "Trail Ira Strayed Grand Canyon National Park Trail Ma p-Bright Angel Canyon/ Southlim" by National Geographic. It is easy to read, listing facilities such as water filling and highlight landmarks, and has a distance between trail landmarks. When hiking a trail, I use the distance between points as a mile post for my heart. By dividing the trail into small lumps like this, you can work on hiking of more than 20 miles.

You can also get a paper version of the map, and if you become a GAIAGPS premium member (there is a discounted information on my gear page), you can refer to it with a mobile phone with the GPS position on the map. I usually use both. The paper map is convenient to look back when preparing at home, and the mobile version is convenient when you are in a trail. Even if the battery runs out, it has a paper map as a backup.

Practice Good Trail Karma

As you can see from the above trajectory, the steep valley wall affects the reception of GPS. If you are interested in how another GPS unit is running in the Grand Canyon, my review of Garmin 66SR may be interesting for you.

I hope it's off for your GPS unit mileage. It is generally described on the map and does not match the official distance given by the Park Management Bureau. As shown in the photo above, GPS can no longer be received, and if you start to fly around, extra distance will be added to the course. If you have a GPS, use it as a general guide, and if not, use an official trail marker to measure the travel distance.

Rim to Rim Safety

Unfortunately, every time you hike from the rim to the rim, you always pick up trash. It may be an old gel pack or a water bottle. Bring your zip lock bag and pick up small garbage. And never leave it.

In addition, small kindness is a great force. Say hello. Move sideways and pass people. If you see someone who is lost, lend your hand. Do not feed animals. You know everything like this.

The Park Management Bureau spends millions of dollars on the maintenance of the rim two rim route trails. The trail you pass is engineering, but it is safe and standard for hiking.

Thousands of people are always hiking, and it is safe to hike with responsibility. But there are some things I want to talk about to relieve your anxiety and lack of knowledge. During the summer, Park Ranger evacuates about half a half every day. Don't be one of those people.
The number one problem in Grand Canyon is heat. Make sure you check your hiking time and avoid the hot part of the canyon between the hot weather. The hottest part of hiking is as follows:
South Kaibab between the skeleton point and the phantom lunch

Understanding the Land

North Kai Bab between Phantom Lunch and Ribbon Falls

Bright angel between Phantom Lunch and Indian Garden
I'm not going to try to give you an exhaustive explanation of the natural history and ecology of the Grand Canyon. Instead, I want to point out some overarching concepts to help you better understand and enjoy your hike.
About 6 million years ago, the Colorado River carved out the Grand Canyon and wore through a weak spot in the soil.
The river carved just a mile down, all the way to the dark-colored "subterranean" rocks that you hike through. These rocks are nearly 2 billion years old.
Here is a very simplified version of the main rock layers of the hike. As you go down and up the canyon, pay attention to the change in color of the rocks to see when you move to another layer. Look for the layers as you hike through the canyon. You will also notice that the color of the soil on the trail changes from layer to layer.

Getting to the Rim to Rim Trailheads

Native Americans began settling in the canyon about 12, 000 years ago. Their descendants lost their homes when the Parks System took over in 1919 and evicted them all. You can see remnants of them on hikes in either direction. We'll point them out in the directions below.

Watch out for wildlife like this bighorn sheep. Bighorns, mule deer, hawks, lizards, and rodents are also common. Don't feed the squirrels, they carry the plague.

South to North Starting Point

Unless you're getting a ride from a friend or family member, you'll likely be taking a shuttle to one of the trailheads. The bad news is that you'll be starting out with a lot of other hikers, so it may feel like a parade of hikers at first, but as you get the pace, it will get less crowded.

Getting to the trailheads for each route requires a bit of planning, but it's not too difficult. As long as you know your plan in advance, you'll be fine. Also, you can't take a rideshare or a taxi to either spot. You'll have to take a shuttle, hitchhike, or walk.

The route starts at the South Kaibab Trailhead near Yaki Point.

The road to the trailhead is not open to private vehicles, so most people take the shuttle bus. Otherwise, it's about a 4-mile walk to the South Rim lodge. There are two shuttle buses: the regular Orange Route, which goes to the east side of the Visitor Center, and the Hiker's Express, which leaves early in the morning and goes directly to the trailhead. Times and details may change depending on the season, so check the park's shuttle bus page here.

North to South Starting Point

You can also go to the trailhead by taxi. Please call Zantera Taxi Service (24 hours) 928-638-2631.

The High Cars Express departs from the Southlim lodge immediately from the backcountry office. You can also park your car in the parking lot D, right next to the backcountry office, and leave the car overnight as long as the hiking continues. If you drive here by car, you use a backcountry office instead of Rot D on your GPS. The bus line can be longer. If you arrive here about 30 minutes ago, you can usually get on the first bus. Buses usually operate until all hikers are available. If you are on a regular shuttle bus, we recommend the Kai Babrim route to the South Kai Bab Trail Head.

This route starts with the North Kai Bab Trail head, which is not actually close.

Checklist For Right Before The Hike

If you stay at the North Lim Lodge, there is a shuttle bus (van) that can be reserved at chec k-in, but it does not always operate. Also, be aware that there is no pickup service from the trail head to finish hiking here. You will walk to the accommodation (lodge or campsite). Some people do hitchhiking.

If you walk home, go to the North Rim on the bridle path trail to get on the road, then walk along the road (easy but have a car), or a slightly longer bridle pass trail to the end. go. The trails and the trails around the North Rim are often signed. Many hikers use these trails at the end of the rim two rims. It's easier than other hiking courses, but the distance increases. In addition, the North Kai Bab Trail has a parking lot, where you can leave a car overnight during hiking.
The following is recommended the day before your hiking (in addition to the normal things such as packing, etc.) below.
Check the weather of Southlim, Northlim, and Phantom Lunch. Check out the weather page and analysis in the park. Make sure there is no extreme weather. If the weather is extreme, change your plan to leave early or avoid extreme weather.

I Hope this Guide Has Been Helpful

Check the latest information in the backcountry and make sure that all trails are open. Also check if the water source that is planning to replenish can be used (may be closed for repair).

Rim to Rim - South to North Hike Directions

When using a shuttle bus, check the schedule.

Please need your help! Your support is indispensable to continue a guide without annoying banner ads, advertising articles, or sponsorship. Regardless of the size, all donations are my lifeline to maintain this website. thank you!	This popular route follows the South Kaibab Trail from the South Rim to the Colorado River, then the North Kaibab Trail back from the river to the North Rim.	Landmarks
Distance (miles)	0	-
Gradient	1.5	South Kaibab Trailhead
Cedar Ridge	3	Steep descent
Skeleton Point	4.4	Steep descent
Tip-off	7.4	Steep descent
Phantom Ranch	Downhill	Ribbon Falls
12. 6	Slightly uphill	Ribbon Falls
14. 2	Slightly uphill	Manzanita Rest Area
15. 6	Uphill	Manzanita Rest Area
16. 4	Uphill	Spy Tunnel
19. 4	Steep uphill	Spy Tunnel

21. 1 Steep uphill

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After the steep descent of the South Kaibab Trail, it's a very gentle uphill climb to Cottonwood Campground.

There is also a turn-by-turn 360 video of the hike from South to North. You can drag around the video and look around as I show you the hike.

As you enter the South Kaibab Trailhead area, the trail starts down a paved path at the bus stop. There are restrooms by the bus stop, and a water station. Continue down the paved path. You will see the official start of the South Kaibab Trail on your left. This is where you will start your mileage/GPS.

If you would like a little history and background on the South Kaibab Trail, check out my Day Hike Trail Guide.

When you start down the South Kaibab Trail in the youngest rocks of Kaibabu calculuses, you can start hiking. When you go down to the canyon, you can enjoy the wonderful view of the switchback and the amazing engineering. The trail is flat and arrives at OOH AHHHHHH POINT with less than one mile. This is the first spot overlooking the east side, and the view of the sunrise to canyon is beautiful. Take a shot, keep up to the end, and keep going to the left. The trail passes through Coconino Sandstone to the dramatic Onire Butte. The name was named after Bucky O'Neill, Arizonian, who died in Cuba with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders. After about 1. 5 miles, you will reach Cedar Ridge. Like most rest areas of rim two rimhikings, there are toilets but no water. The trail is on the other side of the flat section of Ceda Ridge and down to the right. Continue down the mountain after O'Neill Bute. The trail goes down the right side of the butt. After passing the butt, you will be in a flat section. After about 3 miles and 2000 feet, they hit the skeleton point. If you want to see the Colorado River first, go to the cliff for about 2 minutes. If not, go down to the right. As you continue to descend, a more dramatic switchback continues. Then, about 4. 5 miles, we arrive at the ti p-off at the top of the Tont Platform. The building on the right is the toilet, and the left side is the toilet. When you start down the South Kaibab Trail in the youngest rocks of the Kaibaba calculus, you can start hiking. When you go down to the canyon, you can enjoy the wonderful view of the switchback and the amazing engineering. The trail is flat and arrives at OOH AHHHHHH POINT with less than one mile. This is the first spot overlooking the east side, and the view of the sunrise to canyon is beautiful. Take a shot, keep up to the end, and keep going to the left. The trail passes through Coconino Sandstone to the dramatic Onire Butte. The name was named after Bucky O'Neill, Arizonian, who died in Cuba with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders. After about 1. 5 miles, you will reach Cedar Ridge. Like most rest areas of rim two rimhikings, there are toilets but no water. The trail is on the other side of the flat section of Ceda Ridge and down to the right. Continue down the mountain after O'Neill Bute. The trail goes down the right side of the butt. After passing the butt, you will be in a flat section. After about 3 miles and 2000 feet, they hit the skeleton point. If you want to see the Colorado River first, go to the cliff for about 2 minutes. If not, go down to the right. As you continue to descend, a more dramatic switchback continues. Then, about 4. 5 miles, we arrive at the ti p-off at the top of the Tont Platform. The building on the right is the toilet, and the left side is the toilet. When you start down the South Kaibab Trail in the youngest rocks of Kaibabu calculuses, you can start hiking. When you go down to the canyon, you can enjoy the wonderful view of the switchback and the amazing engineering. The trail is flat and arrives at OOH AHHHHHH POINT with less than one mile. This is the first spot overlooking the east side, and the view of the sunrise to canyon is beautiful. Take a shot, keep up to the end, and keep going to the left. The trail passes through Coconino Sandstone to the dramatic Onire Butte. The name was named after Bucky O'Neill, Arizonian, who died in Cuba with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders. After about 1. 5 miles, you will reach Cedar Ridge. Like most rest areas of rim two rimhikings, there are toilets but no water. The trail is on the other side of the flat section of Ceda Ridge and down to the right. Continue down the mountain after O'Neill Bute. The trail goes down the right side of the butt. After passing the butt, you will be in a flat section. After about 3 miles and 2000 feet, they hit the skeleton point. If you want to see the Colorado River first, go to the cliff for about 2 minutes. If not, go down to the right. As you continue to descend, a more dramatic switchback continues. Then, about 4. 5 miles, we arrive at the ti p-off at the top of the Tont Platform. The building on the right is the toilet, and the left side is the toilet.

Rim to Rim - North to South Hike Directions

When you reach the turning point with the reversal trail, turn right to the right and descend to the black bridge. Come down! Go through the tunnel. Go to Black Bridge. Walk through the 44 0-foot bridge girder. The scenery upstream of the Colorado River is spectacular. As you approach the end of the bridge, the trail turns right and returns to the left phantom lunch. Go down while hiking along the river, so let's look closely because there is a Puebro archeological site on your left. Pueblo lived about 1000 years ago. Go straight after passing an emergency phone or water. Eventually we arrive at a big turning point with Bright Angel Trail. Turn right and head toward Phantom Ranch. Hiking the road away from the river. As you climb Bright Angel Canyon, the trail is divided. The Bright Angel Campsite is on the left, and the shade road passing Rabba Pen is on the right. You can go to either. Don't forget that people live in Phantom Lunch. Respect private land and continue hiking until you reach the water bottle area where you climb the trail for a few minutes. The main trail is on the left side of here. There is a drinking place at the edge of the building. Supply water here and take a break. The trail continues to the right after the cafeteria. The toilet is just past the cafeteria and climbs the trail for a few minutes. The water bottle has food and ice drinks, and the supplies are limited. You can also send a postcard sent by the maba train. Go to Bright Angel Canyon When you come to the turning point with River Trail, turn right to the black bridge. Come down! Go through the tunnel. Go to Black Bridge. Walk through the 44 0-foot bridge girder. The scenery upstream of the Colorado River is spectacular. As you approach the end of the bridge, the trail turns right and returns to the left phantom lunch. Go down while hiking along the river, so let's look closely because there is a Puebro archeological site on your left. Pueblo lived about 1000 years ago. Go straight after passing an emergency phone or water. Eventually we arrive at a big turning point with Bright Angel Trail. Turn right and head toward Phantom Ranch. Hiking the road away from the river. As you climb Bright Angel Canyon, the trail is divided. The Bright Angel Campsite is on the left, and the shade road passing Rabba Pen is on the right. You can go to either. Don't forget that people live in Phantom Lunch. Respect private land and continue hiking until you reach the water bottle area where you climb the trail for a few minutes. The main trail is on the left side of here. There is a drinking place at the edge of the building. Supply water here and take a break. The trail continues to the right after the cafeteria. The toilet is just past the cafeteria and climbs the trail for a few minutes. The water bottle has food and ice drinks, and the supplies are limited. You can also send a postcard sent by the maba train. When you come to the turning point with the River Trail, which goes on Bright Angel Canyon, turn to the right and descend to the Black Bridge. Come down! Go through the tunnel. Go to Black Bridge. Walk through the 44 0-foot bridge girder. The scenery upstream of the Colorado River is spectacular. As you approach the end of the bridge, the trail turns right and returns to the left phantom lunch. Go down while hiking along the river, so let's look closely because there is a Puebro archeological site on your left. Pueblo lived about 1000 years ago. Go straight after passing an emergency phone or water. Eventually, we arrive at a big turning point with Bright Angel Trail. Turn right and head toward Phantom Ranch. Hiking the road away from the river. As you climb Bright Angel Canyon, the trail is divided. The Bright Angel Campsite is on the left, and the shade road passing Rabba Pen is on the right. You can go to either. Don't forget that people live in Phantom Lunch. Respect private land and continue hiking until you reach the water bottle area where you climb the trail for a few minutes. The main trail is on the left side of here. There is a drinking place at the edge of the building. Supply water here and take a break. The trail continues to the right after the cafeteria. The toilet is just past the cafeteria and climbs the trail for a few minutes. The water bottle has food and ice drinks, and the supplies are limited. You can also send a postcard sent by the maba train. Proceed to Bright Angel Canyon

Please need your help! Your support is indispensable to continue a guide without annoying banner ads, advertising articles, or sponsorship. Regardless of the size, all donations are my lifeline to maintain this website. thank you!	This popular route follows the South Kaibab Trail from the South Rim to the Colorado River, then the North Kaibab Trail back from the river to the North Rim.	Landmarks
If you do a rim two rim as a da y-trip hiking, it is recommended that you skip the ribbon waterfall and concentrate on going to the end. If you spend a few days, visit the waterfall. Previously, a bridge was built, but now you have to walk in the Ogawa. When you arrive at the waterfall, you can turn to the back of the waterfall.	0	-
16. 4	1.7	South Kaibab Trailhead
15. 6	4.7	South Kaibab Trailhead
14. 2	5.4	South Kaibab Trailhead
12. 6	6.8	Steep descent
Phantom Ranch	8.4	Steep descent
Tip-off	Manzanita rest area	Steep Downhill
Cotton wood campsite	Downhill	Ribbon waterfall
Downhill	Phantom's lunch	13. 6
A gentle downhill	River Rest House	Spy Tunnel
A gentle uphill	Indian Garden	Spy Tunnel
Mix uphill	Three Mile Rest House	Spy Tunnel

21. 1

Mile half rest house

North to South Turn by Turn Directions

21. 9

Sudden uphill

Bright Angel Trail Head

23. 5

Sudden uphill

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It is a steep downhill from the starting point to the manzanita rest house, and from there to the phantom's lunch, a gentle "fake flat" descent. From there, it will go uphill, and the between Indian Garden and South Rim will be the hardest section.

There are also 360 videos for hiking from north to south. You can drag around the video, and I can look around to show you a hike. The scenery changes completely when you leave the red spy rock and start to the cool North rim. The last two miles from the tunnel to the top are 1400 feet uphill. Although it is steep, the slope is alleviated because of the switchback. When you arrive at Coconino Overlook, you can only find only 0. 7 miles (steep slopes). And you are here, the end of the North Kai Bab Trail! Welcome to the North Lim! From here you can walk to the lodge, campsite, or parking lot. The toilet is in the parking area.

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The start from the rim to the rim from the North to the rim is on the North Kai Bab Trail. After a long descent to the Colorado River, turn right and hike a bright angel trail to Southlim.
Landmark
Distance (miles)

Climbing Mount Fuji

gradient

What was new in 2024?

North Kai Bab Trail

Spy tunnel

Sudden downhill

What will be new in 2025?

Rawling Springs

When to climb?

Official climbing season

Sudden downhill

Manzanita rest area
Steep Downhill

The crowds

Cotton wood campsite

Downhill

Ribbon waterfall

Downhill

Off-season

Phantom's lunch

13. 6

A gentle downhill

River Rest House

The trails

15. 5

A gentle uphill

How to climb?

Is it difficult?

Indian Garden

Is it recommended to hire a guide?

18. 7

Timing

Mix uphill

Three Mile Rest House

20. 4

Sudden uphill

Mile half rest house

Mountain huts

21. 9

Sudden uphill

Bright Angel Trail Head

Climbing equipment

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Manners

Sudden uphill
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It is a steep downhill from the starting point to the manzanita rest house, and from there to the phantom's lunch, a gentle "fake flat" descent. From there, it will go uphill, and the between Indian Garden and South Rim will be the hardest section.

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There are also 360 videos for hiking from north to south. You can drag around the video, and I can look around to show you a hike. The scenery changes completely when you leave the red spy rock and start to the cool North rim. The last two miles from the tunnel to the top are 1400 feet uphill. Although it is steep, the slope is alleviated because of the switchback. When you arrive at Coconino Overlook, you can only find only 0. 7 miles (steep slopes). And you are here, the end of the North Kai Bab Trail! Welcome to the North Lim! From here you can walk to the lodge, campsite, or parking lot. The toilet is in the parking area.

The start from the rim to the rim from the North to the rim is on the North Kai Bab Trail. After a long descent to the Colorado River, turn right and hike a bright angel trail to Southlim.

Altitude sickness

Landmark

Distance (miles)

gradient

Getting there and around

Buses to Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station

North Kai Bab Trail

Spy tunnel

Buses to Subashiri 5th Station

Sudden downhill

Buses to Gotemba 5th Station

Rawling Springs

Buses to Fujinomiya 5th Station

Sudden downhill

Access by car

Manzanita rest area

Steep Downhill

Willamette Zone

Cotton wood campsite

Announcements

Olallie Lake Access

Downhill

Dexter Pond road closure

Ribbon waterfall

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Downhill

Updates by waterbody

Phantom's lunch

13. 6

A gentle downhill

River Rest House

15. 5

A gentle uphill

Indian Garden

18. 7

Mix uphill

Three Mile Rest House

20. 4

Sudden uphill

Mile half rest house

21. 9

Sudden uphill

Bright Angel Trail Head

23. 5

Sudden uphill

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There are also 360 videos for hiking from north to south. You can drag around the video, and I can look around to show you a hike.

The North Kaibab Trail begins near the trail signature. Water can be replenished with the sign on the right. After passing a sign for day hikes, start the trail. The North Kai Bab Trail is the only trail in the North Lim to the Colorado River. Soon the wonderful scenery overlooking the Rawring Springs Canyon will come out of the pine forest soon. With about 0. 7 miles, arrive at Coconino Overlook. If you keep going down the trail, you can see the wonderful scenery of all rock layers. This section of the North Kai Bab is steep and has many switchbacks. The soil turns red when you enter the superior group. And we arrived at the Supai Tunnel rest area with about 2 miles. There are toilets and water here. The trail continues to the left. Hiking the spy tunnel. Be careful of small holes opened in the rock to blast the tunnel. From now on, it will be a steep descent of Rawing Springs Canyon. When you go down the gorge, you can see the Red Wall Bridge in the distance. Continue down the switchback in the red walls. Then cross the Red Wall Bridge. The next 1. 8 miles are the most spectacular courses where the trail runs like a cliff. Again, cliffs continue, but the trail is wide and easy to walk. There are some places where the walls of the cliffs have blown. You can see the trail down along the cliff in front of you. Eventually the trail becomes flat. The steepest downhill is over. Beyond the Bright Angel Canyon. North Kaibab Trail begins near the trail signature. Water can be replenished with the sign on the right. After passing a sign for day hikes, start the trail. The North Kai Bab Trail is the only trail in the North Lim to the Colorado River. Soon the wonderful scenery overlooking the Rawring Springs Canyon will come out of the pine forest soon. With about 0. 7 miles, arrive at Coconino Overlook. If you keep going down the trail, you can see the wonderful scenery of all rock layers. This section of the North Kai Bab is steep and has many switchbacks. The soil turns red when you enter the superior group. And we arrived at the Supai Tunnel rest area with about 2 miles. There are toilets and water here. The trail continues to the left. Hiking the spy tunnel. Be careful of small holes opened in the rock to blast the tunnel. From now on, it will be a steep descent of Rawing Springs Canyon. When you go down the gorge, you can see the Red Wall Bridge in the distance. Continue down the switchback in the red walls. Then cross the Red Wall Bridge. The next 1. 8 miles are the most spectacular courses where the trail runs like a cliff. Again, cliffs continue, but the trail is wide and easy to walk. There are some places where the walls of the cliffs have blown. You can see the trail down along the cliff in front of you. Eventually the trail becomes flat. The steepest downhill is over. Beyond the Bright Angel Canyon. The North Kaibab Trail begins near the trail signature. Water can be replenished with the sign on the right. After passing a sign for day hikes, start the trail. The North Kai Bab Trail is the only trail in the North Lim to the Colorado River. Soon the wonderful scenery overlooking the Rawring Springs Canyon will come out of the pine forest soon. With about 0. 7 miles, arrive at Coconino Overlook. If you keep going down the trail, you can see the wonderful scenery of all rock layers. This section of the North Kai Bab is steep and has many switchbacks. The soil turns red when you enter the superior group. And we arrived at the Supai Tunnel rest area with about 2 miles. There are toilets and water here. The trail continues to the left. Hiking a short) spy tunnel. Be careful of small holes opened in the rock to blast the tunnel. From now on, it will be a steep descent of Rawing Springs Canyon. When you go down the gorge, you can see the Red Wall Bridge in the distance. Continue down the switchback in the red walls. Then cross the Red Wall Bridge. The next 1. 8 miles are the most spectacular courses where the trail runs like a cliff. Again, cliffs continue, but the trail is wide and easy to walk. There are some places where the walls of the cliffs have blown. You can see the trail down along the cliff in front of you. Eventually the trail becomes flat. The steepest downhill is over. Beyond the Bright Angel Canyon.

Four miles past Manzanita, you'll see the tent sites at Cottonwood Campground. There's a water station and restrooms here. This is your last chance to refill your water supply before Phantom Ranch. Leaving the campground, the trail descends along Bright Angel Creek. When you come to the fork for Ribbon Falls, turn left and go down a short climb. From here, it's about 5. 8 miles to Phantom Ranch. Then, after the climb, you'll descend. You may notice that on this section of the North Kaibab Trail, there are telephone lines that are part of the Trans-Canyon Telephone Line, which was first built in 1924 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You'll see Ribbon Falls on your right. It's worth a side trip unless you're doing this as a day hike, in which case, you're just focusing on the finish. As you descend, you'll notice the fauna changing again. This time you'll see cacti and more desert animals. And here is the first of several bridges between here and Phantom Ranch. From here, the trail narrows as it passes through a slot canyon alongside Bright Angel Creek. It's spectacular for the next few miles as the slot canyon narrows between billion-year-old rocks. There are several bridge crossings along this stretch. As you approach the river, the canyon opens up. At the junction with the Clear Creek Trail, stay straight. Just beyond is a sign for Phantom Ranch. Stay on the main trail, avoiding houses and workshops. You will soon reach a water bottle.

River Trail offers a wonderful scenery overlooking the Colorado River. Entering the valley on the left, the River Trail ends, which is the start of Bright Angel Trail. On the right, you will find a short spar trail to Pipe Creek Beach. Pipe Creek Beach is a sandy beach that is popular for rafting. Do not enter the sea. After entering the valley for a minute or two, you can see the river restruque beyond the pipe creek. There is no water here.

If you want to know more about the history of Bright Angelt Trail, please read the da y-trip hiking guide to Plato Point. River Trail offers a wonderful scenery overlooking the Colorado River. Entering the valley on the left, the River Trail ends, which is the start of Bright Angel Trail. On the right, you will find a short spar trail to Pipe Creek Beach. Pipe Creek Beach is a sandy beach that is popular for rafting. Do not enter the sea. After entering the valley for a minute or two, you can see the river restruque beyond the pipe creek. There is no water here.

If you want to know more about the history of Bright Angelt Trail, please read the da y-trip hiking guide to Plato Point. River Trail offers a wonderful scenery overlooking the Colorado River. Entering the valley on the left, the River Trail ends, which is the start of Bright Angel Trail. On the right, you will find a short spar trail to Pipe Creek Beach. Pipe Creek Beach is a sandy beach that is popular for rafting. Do not enter the sea. After entering the valley for a minute or two, you can see the river restruque beyond the pipe creek. There is no water here.

If you want to know more about the history of Bright Angelt Trail, please read the da y-trip hiking guide to Plato Point.

Now you pass through the 2 billion year old Vishnu Schist, the oldest rock in the Grand Canyon, and start the section along Pipe Creek. This section can get very hot. About a mile from the river, you start the steep section of switchbacks called Devil's Corkscrew. This section is tough, but you can look down at the trail behind you and celebrate your progress as you climb. At the top of the climb, the trail winds around and joins Garden Creek (on the right). Once at Garden Creek, it continues its gentle climb through Tapeats Narrows, named for the Tapeats Sandstone, towards Indian Garden for about 1. 3 miles. Continue straight at the junction with the Tonto Trail. You will soon see the sign for Indian Garden. We hike 3, 000 feet above sea level, passing the pump house that pumps water from Roaring Springs to the South Rim. Turn left when we reach Indian Garden, where there is a shaded rest area, restrooms and water. We hike up along the main path of the Bright Angel Trail. On our right we see the Indian Garden campground and facilities, which also include a ranger station. We leave Indian Garden and begin the final 4. 5 miles to the South Rim. The first half mile or so is a gentle climb across the Bright Angel Shale, but then it gets steeper as we climb towards the 3 Mile Rest House. We climb a section of switchbacks called Jacobs Ladder, which is a steep ascent of Redwall Limestone. Eventually, we see the 3 Mile Rest House in the distance. The actual rest house, restrooms and water are at the far left. Otherwise, keep climbing. Once the top of the South Rim comes into view, there's a tougher climb through the Supai Formation. Then some more switchbacks to tackle. At least there's a view. Eventually, you'll see the 1. 5 Mile Rest House restrooms in the distance. The restrooms are on the left, the trail and the actual rest house (and water) are on the right. Hike past the 1. 5 Mile Rest House. Not far. As you climb, you'll see the top of the Bright Angel Trail along the Bright Angel Fault.

Note what this view looks like from the top of the cliff. Whenever I climb anywhere else, I remember what it was like to climb sheer, thousands of feet high walls like this, and it makes other climbs a lot easier mentally.

This is a nice place to look down the trail that winds from the Indian Garden. As you approach the top, you can hear tourists talking on the rim. Go through the tunnel below. 1 more mile. Be careful not to take the main Bright Angel Trail. There is an old trail here (closed). Then go through the (first) tunnel above. Before you go through the tunnel, look up and back left to see the 4000 year old deer pictograph.

When you get close to the top, follow the trail to the left (to Kolb Studio). That's it! This is the end of the trail. Climb to the top and take a picture with the giant Bright Angel sign. Yay!

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Climbing Mount Fuji (3776 meters), the highest peak in Japan, will give you memories of a lifetime. Although the mountain itself may look more attractive from afar than up close, the views on a clear day and the experience of climbing early in the morning among hundreds of like-minded hikers from all over the world are very rewarding.

Starting in 2024, the four trailheads to the summit of Mount Fuji will be closed in the evening and at night, from 4 pm to 3 am, except for hikers staying in mountain huts. The purpose is to prevent night climbing, which has been blamed by local authorities for causing an increase in troubles on the mountain.

In addition, the most popular Yoshida course on the north side of Mount Fuji will limit the number of climbers per day to 4000, and an entrance fee of 2000 yen will be introduced in addition to the previous 1000 yen. The online reservation system allows 3, 000 climbing slots per day to be reserved and paid for online in advance, with the remaining 1, 000 slots allocated for same-day entry at the trailhead.

In the other three courses, no restrictions or forced mountain entrance fees were introduced. Instead, other courses were required to submit an online application in advance and watch a video for climbing. Climbers without QR code were asked to register themselves before the start of climbing and watch the video at the trailhead.

The Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture has expressed his intention to introduce the Iriyama gate, mountain climbing fee, and limitation of the number of people on the other three mountain trails (Fujinomiya Road, Subashiri Road, Gotemba Road) to the summit of Fuji since 2025.

From early July to mi d-September, it is a formal climbing season when mountain trails and mountain facilities are open. At this time, there is no snow on the mountains, the weather is relatively calm, it is easy to access public transportation, and mountain huts are also open. In recent years, it has been set as follows:

Yoshida Course Yoshida Course: July 1s t-September 10th

Subasiri, Gotemba, Fujinomiya Course: July 1 0-September 10th

Fuji climbing is popular not only for Japanese but also for foreign tourists, which are quite minorities. The peak of Fuji climbing is on vacation from around July 20 to the end of August. The peaks are in the mi d-August Bon Week and weekends (especially Saturdays), and climbers must literally lined up in some passages.

From 2024, 4, 000 climbers will be introduced on the most popular Yoshida course among the four mountain climbing courses to the summit, and online systems will be able to make advance reservations for climbing frames. It is only a few days of crowded days that exceed this number every year. There are no restrictions on the other three trails.

It is recommended to avoid super congestion days, but in general, avoiding congestion is one of the most interesting aspects of Mt. Fuji, and hundreds of similar ideas from all over the world. We believe that we will miss the unique experience of climbing Mt. Fuji among people.

In order to avoid congestion, we recommend climbing Mt. Fuji on a weekday in the first half of July before the school is closed. The drawbacks in early July were the weather, which tend to be more unstable than the latter half of the season. In the other three courses, no restrictions or forced entry fees were introduced. Instead, other courses were required to submit an online application in advance and watch a video for climbing. Climbers without QR code were asked to register themselves before the start of climbing and watch the video at the trailhead.

Yoshida Course Yoshida Course: July 1s t-September 10th

Subasiri, Gotemba, Fujinomiya Course: July 1 0-September 10th

In order to avoid congestion, we recommend climbing Mt. Fuji on a weekday in the first half of July before the school is closed. The drawbacks in early July were the weather, which tend to be more unstable than the latter half of the season. In the other three courses, no restrictions or forced mountain entrance fees were introduced. Instead, other courses were required to submit an online application in advance and watch a video for climbing. Climbers without QR code were asked to register themselves before the start of climbing and watch the video at the trailhead.

Yoshida Course Yoshida Course: July 1s t-September 10th

Subasiri, Gotemba, Fujinomiya Course: July 1 0-September 10th

Some mountain huts open a few days before the official climbing season begins, and some stay open until mid-September. Outside of the official climbing season, public transportation is very limited or nonexistent.

Mt. Fuji is usually snow-free from late June to October, but during shoulder season, summit temperatures can drop below freezing. Only experienced hikers should consider summiting in late June or September. If there is snow on the mountain, proper climbing equipment and experience are required.

From October to mid-June, climbing to the summit is very dangerous due to extreme wind and weather, snow, ice, and avalanche risk.

Near the summit

Mt. Fuji is divided into 10 stations, the 1st station being the base and the 10th station being the summit. A paved road continues to the 5th station, halfway up the mountain. There are four 5th stations on either side of the mountain, and most people start their climb from here:

Sunrise from the summit

The climb to the summit presents no major challenges in terms of climbing technique. However, the terrain is quite steep and rocky in places. There are many signs along the trail, warning hikers of minor issues such as sudden wind gusts and falling rocks. However, the biggest challenge of this climb is that it is very long, exhausting, and the air becomes significantly thinner as you gain altitude.

The hike is not technically difficult, and there are many other hikers during the climbing season, so a guide is probably not necessary for the average person. However, less experienced hikers or those who want someone to do all the planning for them may consider hiring a guide. There are several companies that offer group and private tours, such as Klook and Willer.

Most people try to time their climb to catch the sunrise from the peak. Also, the peak is more likely to be clear of clouds in the early morning hours.

The recommended method is to climb to a mountain hut around the 7th or 8th station on the first day, sleep there for a few hours, and then try to reach the peak early on the second day. In summer, sunrise is as early as 4:30 to 5:00 a. m.

In the past, many hikers began climbing from the fifth station late in the evening and arrived at the summit on the sunrise on the night. However, this method called "bullet climbing" has been blamed by local authorities that the risk of altitude sickness and injury is high and tired, causing more problems at Mt. Fuji. For this reason, the climbing entrance will be closed from 4:00 pm to 3:00 am, and will not be able to climb at night. Only the hikers who have booked a mountain hut can start climbing between 4:00 pm and 3:00 am.

It is possible to climb during the day and go downhill in one day, but this is not recommended for the same reason. In addition, there are few evacuation sites in the mountains, so climbers will be completely sunny. During the day when mountains are often wrapped in clouds, visibility tends to deteriorate.

It takes about an hour to go around the crater of Mt. Fuji. The highest point in Mt. Fuji and Japan is right next to the measurement station, which is opposite to the point where the Yoshida course arrives at the summit.

The Yoshida course is lined with more than a dozen huts from the 7th to the 8th station. Other courses have a small number of mountain huts. It is generally 13, 000 to 15, 000 yen per person with two meals. It is expected that mountain huts will be very crowded during peak times. Advance reservations are required, but there are many huts that do not accept online or English reservations, and many huts that sell out immediately. For the list of mountain huts, check the following external links.

Most mountain huts have paid toilets (usually 200-300 yen except for guests), and sell mountaineering items such as food, water, and oxygen cans. In addition, most mountain huts have a special branding (paid) for pressing a brand on a wooden climbing stick purchased by climbers when climbing.

Yoshida course mountain hut

In order to enjoy hiking safely to the summit of Fuji, it is important to bring appropriate equipment. The most important belongings are listed below:

Do not collect plants!

Don't take the stone home!

Don't camp in the mountains! In the past, many hikers began climbing from the fifth station late in the evening and arrived at the summit on the sunrise at night. However, this method called "bullet climbing" has been blamed by local authorities that the risk of altitude sickness and injury is high and tired, causing more problems at Mt. Fuji. For this reason, the climbing entrance will be closed from 4:00 pm to 3:00 am, and will not be able to climb at night. Only the hikers who have booked a mountain hut can start climbing between 4:00 pm and 3:00 am.

Yoshida course mountain hut

In order to enjoy hiking safely to the summit of Fuji, it is important to bring appropriate equipment. The most important belongings are listed below:

Do not collect plants!

Don't take the stone home!

Don't camp in the mountains! In the past, many hikers began climbing from the fifth station late in the evening and arrived at the summit on the sunrise on the night. However, this method called "bullet climbing" has been blamed by local authorities that the risk of altitude sickness and injury is high and tired, causing more problems at Mt. Fuji. For this reason, the climbing entrance will be closed from 4:00 pm to 3:00 am, and will not be able to climb at night. Only the hikers who have booked a mountain hut can start climbing between 4:00 pm and 3:00 am.

Yoshida course mountain hut

In order to enjoy hiking safely to the summit of Fuji, it is important to bring appropriate equipment. The most important belongings are listed below:

Do not collect plants!

Don't take the stone home!

Don't camp in the mountains!

During the mountain climbing season, climbers of Mt. Fuji are required to donate 1, 000 yen per person at a donation station installed at each climbing entrance. This donation is used for some expenses caused by many climbers visiting Mt. Fuji every summer, especially for environmental protection and ensuring the safety of climbers.

In 2024, the most popular Yoshida course introduced 2, 000 yen for a compulsory fee. Advance reservations and online payments are possible with the online reservation system. It is also possible to purchase at the trailhead on the day, but it is important to note that the number of climbers per day is limited to 4, 000, especially on crowded days.

The human body takes time to get used to rapidly rising altitude, and if you are not used to it, there is a risk of headache, dizziness, and nausea. Many people climbing Mt. Fuji have altitude sickness.

In order to avoid altitude sickness, it is recommended that you take a break at a slow pace, do not neglect hydration and take a break frequently. It is recommended that you stay overnight in a mountain hut around the 7th to 8th station instead of going straight to the top. Small oxygen bottles sold in the fifth station and mountain huts are effective in preventing and countering altitude sickness, but the reliable treatment is to descend.

Shimoyama from Mt. Fuji

From Mt. Fuji / Kawaguchi Lake Station: 1780 yen (one way), 2800 yen (roun d-trip), and 50 minutes 2024 climbing season is one per hour. In 2024, the franchise was 5 round trips a day. Bus timetable (climbing season) Bus timetable (off season) Access to Kawaguchi Lake Station Fuji Subaru Line 5th Details

3800 yen one way from Shinjuku Station (Tokyo), on e-way time, 150 minutes, 2024, one hour of climbing season. In the 2024 franchise, two round trips a day. Bus timetable (mountain climbing season) bus timetable (off season)

1780 yen (one way) from Gotemba Station, 2400 yen (roun d-trip), 1-2 hours during the 60 minutes 2024 climbing season. Susc up in the 2024 of f-season. Bus timetable (mountain climbing season Subasiri 5th station details

From Gotemba Station: 1280 yen (one way), 2000 yen (roun d-trip), 30 minutes 2024, which runs every 2-3 hours. The 2024 season off is suspended. Bus Timing Table (Mountain climbing season) Gotemba Fifth station details During the mountain climbing season, climbers of Mt. This donation is used for some expenses caused by many climbers visiting Mt. Fuji every summer, especially for environmental protection and ensuring the safety of climbers.

In order to avoid altitude sickness, it is recommended that you take a break at a slow pace and take a break without neglecting hydration. It is recommended that you stay overnight in a mountain hut around the 7th to 8th station instead of going straight to the top. Small oxygen bottles sold in the fifth station and mountain huts are effective in preventing and countering altitude sickness, but the reliable treatment is to descend.

Shimoyama from Mt. Fuji

From Gotemba Station: 1280 yen (one way), 2000 yen (roun d-trip), 30 minutes 2024, which runs every 2-3 hours. The 2024 season off is suspended. During the fifth station of the bus timetable (climbing season) Details of the fifth station of Gotemba, Mt. This donation is used for some expenses caused by many climbers visiting Mt. Fuji every summer, especially for environmental protection and ensuring the safety of climbers.

Shimoyama from Mt. Fuji

1780 yen (one way) from Gotemba Station, 2400 yen (roun d-trip), 1-2 hours during the 60 minutes 2024 climbing season. Susc up in the 2024 of f-season. Bus timetable (climbing season 5th station details

From Gotemba Station: 1280 yen (one way), 2000 yen (roun d-trip), 30 minutes 2024 climbing season, every 2-3 hours. The 2024 season off is suspended. Bus timetable (mountain climbing season) Gotemba 5th station details

From Shi n-Fuji Station / Fujinomiya Station to Shi n-Fuji Station, 2740 yen one way, 3700 yen round trip, 150 minutes from Fujinomiya Station, 2, 3700 yen for round trip, 6 round trips a day during the climbing season of 110 minutes 2024. There is no operation in the 2024 season off. Bus timetable (mountain climbing season) Access to Fujinomiya Fujinomiya No. 5 station details

The 5th station of the Fuji Subaru Line, the 5th station, the fifth station of Fujinomiya, the passage of general cars is prohibited during the mountain climbing season, and buses, taxis, shuttle buses from designated large parking lots near the foot. It will be access only. See each page for details.

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On the ODFW fishing map and trout stocking map, you can see the neighboring phishing location (including Lake Takayama), the way you go by car, and the explanation of the amenities.

The road to enter the Olallie Lake (FOREST RD 4690 to 4220) is currently no tree. Route 46 from Detroit has also opened, but it may be delayed due to road construction. The unpaved road that enters the Oraly is slow, but can be driven.

From Friday, January 1st, a US Army Engineers will not be able to enter the Dexter Ponds Hatch Plant for bridge inspection. Please call the USACE Park Ranger Office (541-942-5631).

Marine Board's OpportUnities and Access Report provides the latest information so that the borter can determine the recreation location and expectations of this season, incorporating information from the federal, state government agencies, local government operators, and boat colleagues. I am. Receive the latest information by email

Alton Baker Canoe Cane (ABCC): Mass

900 rainbow trouts are stocked every week from July to September.

The canoe canal can be fished all year round and is located in Alton Baker Park. The fou r-acre pond at the middle of the canal is a great point, just like the Kowloon Restaurant. However, the canal can fish with a total length of two miles from Eugene's Day Island Road to Aspen Street in the spring field. Last update 7/10/24.

Blue River: Mass

600 rainbow trouts were finally stocked a week on June 24.

Blue River is located east of Eugene, north of highway 126, and blu e-river town, so you can fish throughout the year. Final update 7/3/24.

Blue River Reservoir: Mass, warm current

The last 1, 200 rainbow trout was stocked a week on June 24.

The USFS hires a boat stand and a consec o-nair company that manages parking lots, and has been collecting $ 9 in a saddle dam, lookout campsite / boat parking lot parking lot. For more information, see USFS Mackenzie Ranger District 541-822-3381. The Blue River Reservoir is located east of Eugene, near the town of Blue River, and north of the highway 126, and can be fished throughout the year. Last update 7/3/24

Carmen reservoir

The latest forecast for access and the release of fish was resumed in 2026 at the earliest. General customers on the Carmen reservoir are prohibited until they are notified. The closure was due to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) demanding the posters in summer.

Cascade hiking in Lake: Mass

There are beautiful scenery, distant places, and a large number of lakes in the Cascade Mountains where you can enjoy wonderful fishing. These small backcountry lakes can fish until snow falls this fall. Click here to see the map of Lake Takayama, the fish that was stocked last year, and the fish that can be caught. When you enlarge the map, the name of the lake will be displayed. Click on the lake to display the information. Click here for details on fishing on Takayama.

Crackamas River: Steelhead, Chinook, Coho

The summer cheelhead is still inhabited, and there are spring Chinooks, but most of the life cycle is in the spawning period. The coho is inhabited in the water system, has a decent number in the lower basin, and every day, and every time it rains, it is expected that more coho will enter the Crakamas River. This season, the number of Koho is expected to be strong.

The Eagle Creek estuary is a crowded place that is popular in Krakamas to aim for these fish. OSPs are looking at this area and often crack down on snagging and other fishing violations.

Call the OSP or*677 (OSP with keypad) to report poaching or other violations. You can also call 800-452-7888 or send an email to tip@osp. oregon. gov (Mon-Friday, 8-5:00). Please take a picture if it is safe.

USGS water sentence that can be read from Estakada Water Linker near Miro McAver State Park. Water sentence data and river forecasts can also be accessed from the NOAA/National Weather Service NW River Forecast Cente r-NW River forecast Center. The last update is 9/11/24.

Regulation Updates

Clear Lake: Mass

The last release was released on August 19, and 3, 000 hut out of the rainbow trout was released. Clear Lake is accessible from highway 126, about 70 miles east from the spring field. At the Clear Lake Resort in Lin County, the cabin and boat are rented. Final update 9/11/24.

McKenzie River

Coast Folk Wiramet River: Chinook, summer steel head, trout

Willamette River

750 Hatc h-trouts were finally stocked on the Coast Folk a week on July 29. In this river, squares over 24 inches, hubchid fish chinook salmon, steel heads of the hatcher fish, and wild steel heads are all yea r-round.The use of bait is allowed from April 22 to October 31, but only lures and artificial fries can be used from November 1st. In addition to 5 hubba trouts, two wild trouts can be kept every day. Final update 9/11/24Cottage Globe Pound: See the pond of Row River Nature Park.

Cottage Globe Reservoir: Mass, Spotted Bus, Large Mouse Bus, Clappy, Yellow Pale, BluegillIn mi d-April, 3, 750 rainbow trout was released last.The cottage glove reservoir is located south of the cottage glove and can be fished throughout the year. 5/1/24 update

For more information contact your local ODFW office:

Detroit reservoir: mass
Detroit's water level is gradually declining, but it will still be in good condition until September. You can use the Detroit Lake Shoshu Park and Mongold boat platform. This year's Detroit has stocked more than 30, 000 rainbow trouts so far.
You can catch fish in any way of fishing, but you may need trial and error to find the most effective fishing method on the day. Autumn deepens and lake activities become quiet. Sometimes you can catch it even during the day.

Trout is stocked on the reservoir from spring to summer, and many trouts can be caught from autumn to winter and next year. Note that anglers can keep up to 5 trouts, and up to five cocany bag limits.

Contact ODFW

In addition, fishing and capture of chinos in the lake and the river above are prohibited as a precaution for anglers. Chinu caught in Detroit must be released intact.

Before using the boat platform, it is recommended that you always check the water level on the US Army Engineering website. Please check the latest information on the water level of Detroit reservoir on the Army Opera website.

The anglers are encouraged to report the fish they caught online. Don't forget to fill in the fish fins or not. With this information, ODFW can manage fishery for the benefits of both recreation anglers and resources. Last update: 9/4/24

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Last modified: 27.08.2024

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