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Hike

Jacob Canyon

Inside Kaibab National Forest

10.7 mi out & back · 926 ft gain · 7,565 ft high point · Hard

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

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About this hike

Jacob Canyon is a 10.7-mile out and back in Kaibab National Forest, climbing 926 feet to a high point of 7,565 feet.

Elevation

926 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.5 mi from the trailhead
Jacob Lake Group Campground & Picnic Site
Campground · Arizona

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Out: 880 ft up, returns the same way. 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: 10.7 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 926 ft round trip
High point: 7,565 ft
Low point: 6,690 ft
Difficulty: HardFrom 10.7 mi and 926 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Arizona
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 36.7257° N · 112.3138° W

Get directions Open the map

6.0 mi from the trailhead

Jacob Lake Recreation Area

Campground

8.8 mi from the trailhead

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3,640 ft of climbing
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Kanab Creek Wilderness · Camp 4 mi away

Arizona Trail

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Ranger

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Weather

7-day forecast

Thu60°38°Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri51°36°Mostly Sunny
Sat50°35°Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Sun50°36°Sunny
Mon54°36°Sunny
Tue54°37°Sunny
Wed55°Mostly Sunny

Thu: Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 13 mph S

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

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