Saddle Mountain Road

A beautiful trail taking you along the edge of Grand Canyon National Park.

Total Miles
18.1
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Elevation
2796.34

Duration
3

Technical Rating
2/10

Best Time
Summer

9

Trail Overview

This route is inside Kaibab National Forest, so unlicenced vehicles are allowed. There is a phenomenal outlook, and the road mainly follows the north boundary of the park. Stretch your legs by hiking the first part of the Saddle Mountain Hiking Trail.

Difficulty

Easy: Well-graded gravel road suitable for passenger cars when dry.

Access Description

From Highway 89A in Jacob Lake, drive south 26.6 miles on Highway 67 to Forest Road 611 on the left.

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