Arizona Trail — Passage 39: Grand Canyon - North Rim
~2 days · 11.9 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Arizona Trail — Passage 39: Grand Canyon - North Rim is known for
Passage 39 of Arizona Trail is an official 19.3 km point-to-point section from North Kaibab Trailhead to Kaibab National Forest boundary.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 26,598 ft to 30,085 ft over 11.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.0 mi · 59%
- Downhill 3.5 mi · 30%
- Flat 1.3 mi · 11%
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 39: Grand Canyon - North Rim?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Arizona Trail — Passage 39: Grand Canyon - North Rim scores 11/100, 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 39: Grand Canyon - North Rim take?
Most backpackers hike the Arizona Trail — Passage 39: Grand Canyon - North Rim in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 11.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Arizona Trail — Passage 39: Grand Canyon - North Rim?
The Arizona Trail — Passage 39: Grand Canyon - North Rim climbs roughly 1,467 ft total — about 123 ft per mile, topping out near 9,170 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.