North Bass Trail to Muav Cabin
North Rim, Arizona
| Address: | ~Swamp Ridge Rd, North Rim, AZ 86052, USA |
| GPS: |
36°20'8.0"N 112°20'59.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 1.50 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 744.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
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- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From North Rim, Arizona
- Head northwest on AZ-67 N toward Bridle PathMay be closed at certain times or daysThis road is closed in winter.(16.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Rd 22 (1.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Rd D2236 (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Forest Rd 750 (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Rd 270 (1.5 mi)
- Turn right (0.7 mi)
- Continue straight (5.9 mi)
- Keep left (5.5 mi)
- Continue onto Swamp Ridge Rd (0.3 mi)
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