Ooh Aah Point

Best Time to Hike to Ooh Aah Point

There's no water anywhere on this trail and almost no shade once you're past the first stretch, so plan around the heat rather than around the mileage, especially in summer.

Trail Tips

• The descent is the easy part; the climb back out is the one that gets people, since every foot of that 790-foot drop has to be hiked back up.
• This is a good, short introduction to South Kaibab's exposed, shadeless character before committing to a longer descent.
• Bring more water than the short mileage might suggest, given the total lack of shade.

Getting to Ooh Aah Point

South Kaibab Trailhead has no public parking — reach it by the free park shuttle (Kaibab/Orange Route from the Visitor Center), on foot, or by bike.

What to Expect at Ooh Aah Point

Ooh Aah Point sits on the South Kaibab Trail below the South Rim, about 0.9 miles from the trailhead. It's the first real overlook on the way down, and the name is basically an honest review of what happens when the trail rounds a switchback and the inner canyon opens up in front of you. The round trip runs 1.8 miles with roughly 790 feet of elevation change, taking most hikers 1-2 hours out and back.