GRAND CANYON Explorer	home
River Trail

 
The River Trail connects the northern ends of the Bright Angel Trail to the South Kaibab Trail. Some people still consider this to be part of the Bright Angel Trail but technically that trail ends where it reaches the river.
 
There is not much in the way of elevation change along the River Trail, but in some spots it climbs up pretty high up above the river. It also crosses a few areas with sand dunes that can be rather difficult to traverse with a heavy pack.
 
Mileages are as follows (one-way):
 

• South Kaibab Trail (Kaibab Suspension Bridge) - 3 miles
• Bright Angel Campground (via Silver Suspension Bridge) - 2 miles
• Phantom Ranch (via Silver Suspension Bridge) - 2.5 miles
• North Rim (via North Kaibab Trail) - 14 miles

 

Copyright © 2003, www.kaibab.org, all rights reserved.