S Kaibab Trail

We started about 9am, Sun up, 100 degrees. We only went Cedar Point 1.5 miles down. Steep coming back up, but we loved it. We are in our 60s. Lots of small animals and birds, quite trial, less traveled. I also used this trial 2 years back for a down and out, one day hike. A lot more views going down this way. 110 at the bottom, and came up Bright Angel trial. Don't recommend doing that in the middle of Summer in your 60s. Brutal. Id suggest spring, April or May. Id do it again, and again, and again. It's the Grand Canyon, absolutely beautiful.

The trail was a little more difficult than I expected although I have not done a hike in a while. Although it has some beautiful views. It was a little icy the first few hundred feet. Went with my 8 year old, and was a little nervous in some areas about the width of the pass but it went well doesn’t help I’m afraid of heights 😂 my mother who is more afraid of heights then me couldn’t go down. Not sure what she expected though with it being the Grand Canyon 😂 lots of small areas to stop and rest if you need to.

It’s a real trail, but even the trail to the first sign is enjoyable. Great views!

Beautiful hike. You climb down the side of the canyon wall, so it's a little scary if you're afraid of heights, but the payoff is worth it. Certainly more difficult coming back up!

Probably the most scenic trail I've ever been on. It sucks you into the canyon and the lighting is spectacular. There is no water on this trail so recommend coming out on bright angle, but definitely worth the hike.

Wow, this is a hard trail but so worth it. It is a steady downhill hike for about 7 miles to the Colorado river. I left at 5:15 AM from the trail head and got a wonderful sunrise view. This was in early April. The hike started off pretty cold but by the time you get to the bottom it was around 90° F. I packed two 16 oz bottles of water. There is no water on the way down to the river unless if you want to purify your own at the bathroom stop. Once you’re at the river, you can fill up with water again, and either head to the Bright Angel trail, which I recommend or hike back up the South Kaibab Trail, that you just completed. I carried food and electrolytes, as well as pre-hydrated myself the night before. I drank 24 ounces of water before I began the hike also. There are multiple spots to get water on the bright angel trail if you head back up that way. Round-trip if you do both trails is 16.1 miles. I ended up with over 17 due to stops and taking pictures. I would not recommend this hike for someone who is not in great physical shape. If you have time to camp it can be done in two sections, which would be optimal. You need a permit in order to camp down at the bottom of the trail head so be aware of that.

It was quite a hard trail, but it was well worth it. I would recommend it to everyone.

Breathtaking! Only made it to Oh Ah Point - would love to make it all the way next time!