North Bass Trail
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 The Colorado River viewed from the near-terminus of the North Bass Trail. |
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| Length | 13.5 mi; 22.7 km |
| Location | Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States |
| Trailheads | North Rim Colorado River Grand Canyon (North Rim) |
| Use | Hiking Backpacking |
| Elevation Change | 5728 ft |
| Highest Point | North Rim, 7928 ft |
| Lowest Point | Colorado River, 2200ft |
| Trail Difficulty | Very Strenuous |
| Season | Early Spring to Late Fall |
| Sights | Grand Canyon Colorado river |
| Hazards | Severe Weather Overexertion Dehydration Flash Flood |
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.
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[edit] Access
The trail is accessible by use of U.S. Forest Service roads along the north rim of Grand Canyon. The trailhead is located in the remote backcountry of the forests on the canyon's the north rim. To reach it, an 18-mile drive by high-clearance (4-wheel drive preferred) vehicles is required. The trail begins at Swamp Point at an elevation of 7,500 feet at the end of Swamp Point Road.
[edit] Description
This 14-mile trail is considered difficult, and requires considerable route-finding expertise. Considered one of the Canyon's most strenuous trails, it is covered with heavy brush and subject to rockslides.
No services are available, and the only reliable water is at the Colorado River, which must be treated before consuming.
[edit] History
At one time, this trail was connected to the South Bass Trail via a cable and platform that crossed the Colorado River. The tramway no longer exists, and river crossing can only be made by raft.
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[edit] External links
- North Bass Trail is at coordinates Coordinates:
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