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East Rim

Ends at East Rim Viewpoint
Inside Kaibab National Forest
1,497 ft of climbing

1.5 mi one way · 1,497 ft climb · 8,864 ft high point · Very hard

In Kaibab National Forest · Arizona · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

East Rim Viewpoint sits at 8,864 feet on this 1.5-mile very difficult trail in Kaibab National Forest.

Elevation

44 ft of gain and 1,497 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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2.5 mi from the trailhead
Demotte
Campground

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

East Rim ViewpointDestination · 0.0 mi in
East Rim ViewpointDestination · 0.1 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.5 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 44 ft
Descent: 1,497 ft
High point: 8,864 ft
Low point: 7,412 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Arizona
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 36.4155° N · 112.0892° W

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14.3 mi from the trailhead

North Rim Campground (AZ)

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Bright Angel

Ends at Bright Angel Trailhead
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5,212 ft of climbing

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Grand Canyon National Park · Camp 1 mi away

South Kaibab

Passes The Tipoff
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5,345 ft of climbing

6.5 mi one way · 5,345 ft climb · Hard

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Hermit

Ends at Hermits Rest Viewpoint
Inside Grand Canyon National Park
4,788 ft of climbing

6.4 mi one way · 4,788 ft climb · Moderate

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Rim

Ends at Hermits Rest Viewpoint
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1,737 ft of climbing

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Phantom Ranch Area

Ends at Phantom Overlook
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1,133 ft of climbing

4.3 mi one way · 1,133 ft climb · Moderate

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sun69°49°Mostly Sunny
Mon67°50°Partly Sunny
Tue65°47°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed65°48°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu65°48°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri64°48°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat65°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun: Mostly Sunny · wind 6 mph SW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

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