Name: River Trail
Rating: 4.0

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Some exposure along this trail may slow your pace.

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From a junction with Silver Bridge and Bright Angel Trail, River Trail winds its way into and out of irregularities in the wall above the Colorado River. Eventually, the trail flattens out and descends slightly to its terminus at South Kaibab.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Grand Canyon National Park

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Brian Smith

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4.0 from 3 votes

#17

in South Rim

#12361

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4.0 from 3 votes

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#17

in South Rim

#406

in Arizona

#12,361

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View over the Colorado River heading down South Kaibab

Apr 17, 2015 near Grand C…, AZ

Colorado River from Silver Bridge (photo by NPS Erin Whittaker)

Jul 6, 2015 near Grand C…, AZ

Jun 29, 2017 near Grand C…, AZ

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River Trail

“A rugged connector which traverses the canyon just above the Colorado River. ”

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2,700' 823 m

2,460' 750 m

308' 94 m

108' 33 m

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Know This Trail?

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

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#17

#12361

#17

#406

#12,361

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