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Jacob Canyon

Inside Kaibab National Forest

5.3 mi one way · 900 ft climb · 7,565 ft high point · Moderate

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

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About this hike

Jacob Canyon climbs 900 feet through Kaibab National Forest to a high point of 7,565 feet.

Elevation

900 ft of gain and 23 ft of descent.

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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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: 5.3 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 900 ft
Descent: 23 ft
High point: 7,565 ft
Low point: 6,689 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
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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Grand Canyon National Park · Camp 12 mi away

Crazy Jug Point

Summits Crazy Jug Point
Inside Kaibab National Forest

0.1 mi one way · 49 ft climb · Easy

Kaibab National Forest · Camp 12 mi away

Crazy Jug Point #142

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Inside Kaibab National Forest

0.1 mi one way · 41 ft climb

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Jumpup-Nail Trail #8

Inside Kanab Creek Wilderness
2,883 ft of climbing
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6.9 mi one way · 2,883 ft climb

Kanab Creek Wilderness · Camp 4 mi away

Arizona Trail

Passes Crane Lake
Inside Kaibab National Forest
14,516 ft of climbing

24.6 mi one way · 14,516 ft climb · Moderate

Kaibab National Forest · Camp 10 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

7-day forecast

Thu70°52°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri72°50°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat72°48°Sunny
Sun73°51°Sunny
Mon74°49°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue71°48°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed71°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 3 to 9 mph S

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