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    Vaseys Paradise via South Canyon Trail

    Difficulty
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    Very Hard
    Duration
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    4-5.5h
    Distance
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    9.3 km
    Elevation
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    864 m
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    The hike to Vaseys Paradise via South Canyon Trail is an exciting adventure that leads you to a viewpoint featuring a lush oasis with cascading falls. This hike starts at the remote North Rim of the Grand Canyon and descends a steep slope with the occasional scramble required. It’s a tough hike despite its modest distance, so make sure you come prepared. Expect light traffic.

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    Route Description for Vaseys Paradise via South Canyon Trail

    Vaseys Paradise is an oasis in the Grand Canyon with lush greenery surrounding a gorgeous waterfall. This spot can be reached via South Canyon Trail, a short trip that will challenge your endurance and scrambling skills. This remote North Rim route sees very little traffic, so come prepared with lots of water, good boots, poles, and a GPS track.

    We recommend this route for strong hikers who are comfortable with hands-on climbing. The grade is unforgiving! Consider bringing gloves and long pants to protect yourself from the sharp rocks. If you’re solo, you may wish to have a rope to lower your backpack with. This trail isn’t a good fit for hikers with a fear of heights.

    From the trailhead, the route dips down over the rim to complete a steep descent to a gully. Watch for stacked rocks marking the way. It then follows a stream east through a canyon to the Colorado River. On the banks of the river, you’ll hike a few steps south to find Vaseys Paradise. Rest up in front of this amazing vista before retracing your steps to the trailhead.

    Getting to the Vaseys Paradise via South Canyon Trail Trailhead

    The trailhead for the Vaseys Paradise via South Canyon Trail is at the end of the South Canyon Trail access road off BLM 237.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      March-November

    • Pets allowed

      No

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      High

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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