Viewpoint · South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon

Ooh Aah Point

Ooh Aah Point
Photo: Vulturesong, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

Ooh Aah Point gives a sweeping view east from the South Kaibab Trail. It is a common turnaround for a short taste of hiking below the rim.

Updated November 11, 2026On day 2 of Grand Canyon in 3 Days

Visiting Ooh Aah Point: what to know

Tickets
Free with park entry
Time needed
1–2 hours
Best time
Early morning, before heat
Getting there
Take the Kaibab Rim shuttle to the South Kaibab Trailhead; there is no parking

Grand Canyon itineraries with Ooh Aah Point

Day 2 of Grand Canyon in 3 Days

Hermit Road and South Kaibab

How Ooh Aah Point fits into a day.
  1. 7:00Ooh Aah PointSouth Kaibab Trail
  2. 11:00Picnic lunch on the rimGrand Canyon Village
  3. 13:00Hopi PointHermit Road
  4. 15:30Hermits RestHermit Road
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Ooh Aah Point FAQs

How hard is the hike to Ooh Aah Point?

Moderate. It is about 1.8 miles round trip with roughly 790 feet of descent, and the climb back up is the hard part.

Can you park at the South Kaibab Trailhead?

No, use the shuttle.

Is South Kaibab icy in winter?

Often near the top. Carry traction devices.

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