South Bass Trail
Encyclopedia
The South Bass Trail is a hiking
trail
located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park
, located in the U.S. state
of Arizona
.
roads along the south rim of Grand Canyon
. The trailhead is located in a remote area of the park's south rim and is accessible from Rowe Well Road or Forest Service Road #328. It generally takes 1½ to 2 hours to negotiate the 29 mile (47 km) trip from Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
. The road passes through the Havasupai Indian Reservation
, whose government may collect tolls to pass through. Directions are available from the park's Backcountry Information Center. The trail begins at 6646 feet (2,026 m) elevation. It ends at Pasture Wash Road, Forest Service Road #2515.
crosses the South Bass Trail a mile from the Colorado River
. From this junction, to the west is Elves Chasm and the terminus of the Royal Arch Route
, and to the east is the Boucher Trail
and Hermit Trail
, which provide access to the south rim via Hermit's Rest
.
The trail itself is considered difficult. No services are available, and the only reliable water is at the Colorado River
, which must be treated before consuming.
via a cable and platform that crossed the Colorado River. The tramway no longer exists, and river crossing can only be made by raft.
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
trail
Trail
A trail is a path with a rough beaten or dirt/stone surface used for travel. Trails may be for use only by walkers and in some places are the main access route to remote settlements...
located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park is the United States' 15th oldest national park and is located in Arizona. Within the park lies the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, considered to be one of the Wonders of the World. The park covers of unincorporated area in Coconino and Mohave counties.Most...
, located in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
.
Access
The trail is accessible by use of U.S. Forest ServiceUnited States Forest Service
The United States Forest Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that administers the nation's 155 national forests and 20 national grasslands, which encompass...
roads along the south rim of Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, the 15th national park in the United States...
. The trailhead is located in a remote area of the park's south rim and is accessible from Rowe Well Road or Forest Service Road #328. It generally takes 1½ to 2 hours to negotiate the 29 mile (47 km) trip from Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Grand Canyon Village is a census-designated place located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County, Arizona. Its population was 1,460 at the 2000 Census. Located in Grand Canyon National Park, it is wholly focused on accommodating tourists visiting the canyon...
. The road passes through the Havasupai Indian Reservation
Indian reservation
An American Indian reservation is an area of land managed by a Native American tribe under the United States Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs...
, whose government may collect tolls to pass through. Directions are available from the park's Backcountry Information Center. The trail begins at 6646 feet (2,026 m) elevation. It ends at Pasture Wash Road, Forest Service Road #2515.
Description
The Tonto TrailTonto Trail
The Tonto Trail is a hiking trail on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona.-Access:...
crosses the South Bass Trail a mile from the Colorado River
Colorado River
The Colorado River , is a river in the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, approximately long, draining a part of the arid regions on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. The watershed of the Colorado River covers in parts of seven U.S. states and two Mexican states...
. From this junction, to the west is Elves Chasm and the terminus of the Royal Arch Route
Royal Arch Route
The Royal Arch Route is a hiking trail on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona.-External links:* *...
, and to the east is the Boucher Trail
Boucher Trail
The Boucher Trail is a hiking trail in Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona.-Access:The trail officially begins at a low point on the Dripping Springs Trail, in the southwest part of Hermit Canyon. Access to the Boucher Trail requires a hike of about 2¾ miles along the...
and Hermit Trail
Hermit Trail
The Hermit Trail is a hiking trail in Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona. This trail provides access to a historic area of Grand Canyon and offers a more challenging route to the Colorado River for more experienced canyon hikers....
, which provide access to the south rim via Hermit's Rest
Hermit's Rest
Hermit's Rest is a structure built in 1914 at the western end of Hermit Road at the south rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, United States. The Hermit Trail, a hiking trail that extends to the Colorado River, begins about ¼ mile beyond the shuttle bus stop at Hermit's Rest. Hermit's Rest also...
.
The trail itself is considered difficult. No services are available, and the only reliable water is at the Colorado River
Colorado River
The Colorado River , is a river in the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, approximately long, draining a part of the arid regions on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. The watershed of the Colorado River covers in parts of seven U.S. states and two Mexican states...
, which must be treated before consuming.
History
At one time, this trail was connected to the North Bass TrailNorth Bass Trail
The North Bass Trail is a hiking trail located on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona.-Access:...
via a cable and platform that crossed the Colorado River. The tramway no longer exists, and river crossing can only be made by raft.