Grand Canyon Trekking continued

Hiking the South Kaibab Trail / © I.A. Daglis

The South Kaibab Trail, the best and least traveled of the two maintained Grand Canyon South Rim paths begins along the side road to Yaki Point. For most of its 6.5 mile length the South Kaibab Trail follows the top of a ridge and so has extensive views along the Grand Canyon in both directions, however there is little shade. The trail descends 4,820 feet in total; there is drinking water at the start and at the river but not in between. Hence because of steepness, exposure to the sun and lack of water the South Kaibab is more difficult and strenuous than the Bright Angel trail, although it is slightly more scenic. Hazards hikers can encounter along the South Kaibab Trail include dehydration, sudden rainstorms, lightning, loose footing, rockfall, encounters with wildlife, and extreme heat.
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/SouthKaibabTrail.pdf