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Skeleton Point – Cedar Ridge loop from Clear Creek Backcountry Use Cairns

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Skeleton Point – Cedar Ridge loop from Clear Creek Backcountry Use Cairns

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4.8

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17,048

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Skeleton Point – Cedar Ridge loop from Clear Creek Backcountry Use Cairns

09:35

53.9km

2,520m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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1.16 km

Bright Angel Site

Archaeological Site

4.40 km

The Tipoff

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Tipoff is another cool viewpoint along the South Kaibab Trail at 3.600 feet. Most important: there is an emergency phone you could use if you or somebody is really in trouble.

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7.01 km

Skeleton Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Strenuous out-and-back tour into the Grand Canyon. You follow the South Kaibab Trail for 3.5 miles to reach the famous Skeleton Point with a gorgeous view into the canyon. Don't …

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9.36 km

Cedar Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cedar ridge is a nice view point and also a convenient turning point, if you are just on a day hike. There is even a pit toilet, but no water. …

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18.4 km

Phantom Ranch

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Phantom Ranch is the only accommodation in the Grand Canyon and is usually booked out for years. In the evening you can choose between a hiker stew or steak with …

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29.7 km

Cottonwood Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Cottonwood Campground is the only campground on the North Kaibab Trail. From here it is about seven miles and 3,600 feet of elevation difference to the North Rim. There are …

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32.1 km

Manzanita Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

A ranger station with a box full of utensils that a hiker might need can be found here, along with a few benches for resting. The cottonwood trees provide shade …

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33.2 km

View of Roaring Springs

Highlight • Waterfall

Three miles and 3,000 feet elevation loss from the North Kaibab Trailhead, you reach Roarings Springs. It is the thundering source of the Bright Angel Creek, which accompanies you almost …

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36.1 km

Redwall Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Redwall Bridge spans over Roarings Springs Canyon and gets you from one cliff side to the other. Enjoy the moment and the great view.

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53.9 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.6 km

332 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

16.0 km

332 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,870 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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The Tipoff

Skeleton Point

Cedar Ridge

Phantom Ranch

Cottonwood Campground

Manzanita Rest Area

View of Roaring Springs

Redwall Bridge

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