Arizona Trail — Passage 37: Grand Canyon - South Rim
~3 days · 22.4 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 37: Grand Canyon - South Rim is known for
Passage 37 of Arizona Trail is an official 36 km point-to-point section from Grandview Lookout Tower to South Kaibab Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 21,657 ft to 24,705 ft over 22.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.6 mi · 34%
- Downhill 11.2 mi · 50%
- Flat 3.6 mi · 16%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Arizona Trail — Passage 37: Grand Canyon - South Rim?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 37: Grand Canyon - South Rim scores 7/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Arizona Trail — Passage 37: Grand Canyon - South Rim take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 37: Grand Canyon - South Rim in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 22.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 37: Grand Canyon - South Rim?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 37: Grand Canyon - South Rim climbs roughly 886 ft total — about 40 ft per mile, topping out near 7,530 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.