Arizona Trail — Passage 38: Grand Canyon - Inner Gorge
~3 days · 20.9 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 38: Grand Canyon - Inner Gorge is known for
Passage 38 of Arizona Trail is an official 33.3 km point-to-point section from South Kaibab Trailhead to North Kaibab Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 8,084 ft to 26,017 ft over 20.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.1 mi · 59%
- Downhill 7.6 mi · 37%
- Flat 0.7 mi · 3%
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 38: Grand Canyon - Inner Gorge?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 38: Grand Canyon - Inner Gorge scores 44/100, 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 38: Grand Canyon - Inner Gorge take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 38: Grand Canyon - Inner Gorge in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 20.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the Arizona Trail — Passage 38: Grand Canyon - Inner Gorge go?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 38: Grand Canyon - Inner Gorge tops out near 8,268 ft over its 20.9 miles.
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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.