Lofty viewpoints of the Grand Canyon, hiking trails, and back-road drives can keep you enthralled for days. Jacob Lake Most viewpoints and other attractions lie in the Kaibab National Forest. THE EASTERN KAIBAB PLATEAU. A nature trail wanders through the facility. South Kaibab: 6.5: 4,820: Another busy but strenuous rim to river route, with no water along the way, the South Kaibab Trail runs for much of its length along a narrow ridge, so views in all directions are quite unobstructed. Link this trail with the Bull Basin trail for an 11 mile hike. Part of the trail shadows an old sheepherder’s path. By starting on the South Kaibab Trail, you eliminate a nice chunk of climbing from the hike. Corridor Trails Distances. There are 70 campsites with fire rings and picnic tables (fee for camping). North Kaibab Trail. Kaibab Lake Recreation Site covers roughly 45 acres of National Forest and houses less than 2 miles of paved roads, an amphitheater, boat dock, camping sites and one quaint restroom. Dogtown Lake Campground: This scenic campsite with great hiking trails costs $20 for a single site and $32 for a double. Explore hiking trails around Kaibab, Arizona. Kaibab Lake is a popular area to join friends or family for a picnic in the cool pines. Camping: There are both dispersed and designated campgrounds in the area. Vault toilets and and water faucets are scattered throughout the campground. Its fish include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegills and catfish. Kaibab Lake is located in the Kaibab National Forest 4 miles northeast of the town of Williams. The Dogtown Lake Trail is located 4.1 miles from Williams, Arizona (AZ) in Kaibab National Forest. The South Kaibab Trailhead sits 400 feet higher than the Bright Angel Trailhead. Though boating and fishing are allowed, swimming is not permitted in the less than 40 foot deep Kaibab Lake. The best hike near Kaibab is Havasu Canyon Trail, a 10.3 mile oneway in . The trail has several junctions with other paths leading east and west along this very remote section of the canyon. A number of forest attractions are easily accessed from the campground, such as overlooks, dams and hiking trails. You can hike these trails in either order, but there are several good reasons to hike down the South Kaibab Trail and up the Bright Angel Trail. Arizona — South Kaibab Trail. Although nearly all forest roads are unpaved, cautiously driven cars can negotiate many of them in dry weather. Kaibab National Forest: Lovely walking trails - See 135 traveler reviews, 79 candid photos, and great deals for Jacob Lake, AZ, at Tripadvisor. Download the free Williams South topo map. 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