Supai Tunnel

A popular day hike relatively close to the rim.

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Supai Tunnel Details

The Supai Tunnel is located 1.7 miles from the North Kaibab trailhead and is a popular day-hike destination -- it's relatively close to the rim, and a rest area offers fresh water shade, and toilets to hikers. The tunnel itself was blasted though a section of esplanade sandstone in the 1930s.

Difficulty

Low

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Supai Tunnel

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