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Rainbow Rim

Inside Kaibab National Forest
3,130 ft of climbing

26.8 mi one way · 3,130 ft gain · 8,543 ft high point · Very hard

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

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About this hike

Rainbow Rim is a one way route of 26.8 mi in Kaibab National Forest, gaining 3,130 ft.

Elevation

3,130 ft of gain and 2,195 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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12.7 mi from the trailhead
Big Springs Cabin Site
Campground · Arizona

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

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: 26.8 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 3,130 ft
Descent: 2,195 ft
High point: 8,543 ft
Low point: 7,470 ft
Difficulty: Very hardFrom 26.8 mi and 3,130 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Arizona
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 36.4187° N · 112.3670° W

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12.7 mi from the trailhead

Big Springs Cabins

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Signal

Cell coverage here

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Weather

7-day forecast

Tue54°36°Mostly Cloudy
Wed51°33°Mostly Sunny
Thu53°35°Sunny
Fri54°35°Sunny
Sat56°36°Sunny
Sun58°40°Sunny
Mon59°Mostly Sunny

Tue: Mostly Cloudy · wind 5 mph SE

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