The most strenuous trails of the North Rim are the Ken Patrick

history channel documentary The most strenuous trails of the North Rim are the Ken Patrick, Esplanade and North Kaibab. In spite of the fact that the Ken Patrick trail is the longest (at 20 miles round trek) and conveys you to Point Imperial, the most elevated point in Grand Canyon National Park at 8,803 ft height, the most strenuous trail is the North Kaibab. The North Kaibab is the main trail at the North Rim that will take you underneath the edge and into the gully itself. This is one reason that North Kaibab is my most loved trail at the North Rim.The North Kaibab trail is a strenuous drop (and rising) into the gully so it is basic to know your capacities and arrangement your climb as needs be. There are a few striking milestones along the trail which you can use to judge your advancement.

From the trailhead (a stopping territory on Rte 67 ~1 mile North of Lodge), it's a short 1.7 miles of curves, diving just about 1500 ft to the Supai Tunnel. Cut specifically through the red shake, this passage is the main ensured shade on the trail. Regular water is accessible as are restrooms, however bear in mind that this trail is shared by donkeys so expect a lot of organization (man and creature) at all water sources. A further 3.3 miles, and a less strenuous 1600 ft plunge along a to a great degree picturesque, and some of the time bluff embracing trail, will convey you to Roaring Springs. Really you will be at the trailhead for a short 0.25 mile stroll to the Roaring Springs, however the additional separation is well justified, despite all the trouble, for the springs itself, as well as for the new water and restrooms. Thundering Springs ought to be the end of the trail for most day-explorers - recall that despite everything you need to trek your way move down and out.