South Kaibab Trail and Ooh Aah Point
A steep ridge trail with far better views than Bright Angel, and no shade or water. Ooh Aah Point is a fine short goal.
The trail is open, but the river bridges and Phantom Ranch below are closed, with no water.Checked November 2, 2026 · Latest
- Open
- Open all year
- Price
- Park entrance fee
- Time Needed
- 2–4 hours
- Address
- South Kaibab Trailhead, Yaki Point Road, AZ 86023Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- By the Kaibab Rim shuttle; no parking at the trailhead.
Why Go
Reach Ooh Aah Point in about 1.8 miles round trip, or Cedar Ridge in 3. It's the fastest route to the river, and it's reached only by the park's Kaibab Rim shuttle.
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