Kaibab National Forest, Easy 4x4 trail in Williams, AZ
Easy
Overlanding

Kaibab National Forest

Williams, AZ•Southwest

Kaibab National Forest is an easy 120+ miles off-road trail near Williams, AZ, best run May - October. The gear list marks All-terrain tires as required, and 4WD recommended and Tow strap as recommended. A stock high-clearance 4x4 can run it; check the gear list before you go.

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Kaibab National Forest flanks both rims of the Grand Canyon, offering overlanders access to some of the most remote and spectacular viewpoints of one of the world's natural wonders. The forest's network of gentle fire roads winds through dense ponderosa pine groves, aspen stands, and mountain meadows where elk herds number in the hundreds.

Fun Facts

#1

Kaibab means 'mountain lying down' in the Paiute language.

#2

The Kaibab squirrel, found only on the North Rim, evolved separately from its South Rim cousin due to the Grand Canyon barrier.

#3

The forest contains one of the largest ponderosa pine stands in the Southwest.

#4

President Theodore Roosevelt designated the Kaibab as a game preserve in 1906.

Length
120+ miles
Elevation
6,500 - 9,000 ft
Best Season
May - October
Permit
Not Required
Near Grand CanyonElk herdsFall aspensEasy terrainRemote viewpoints

🛞 Tires

required
All-terrain tires

🔧 Suspension

optional
Stock sufficient

⚙️ Drivetrain

recommended
4WD recommended
Some roads muddy after rain

🪢 Recovery

recommended
Tow strap
1
Williams Ranger Station
35.2497, -112.1910
2
Spring Valley
35.4567, -112.0890
3
North Rim Access Road
36.1234, -112.0567

Closest campgrounds to Kaibab National Forest:

Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.

Where to Camp

6 campgrounds within 30 miles of this trail

Williams, Arizona|4 mi|7 min
105 sites
Williams, Arizona|7 mi|12 min
96 sites
Season: All Year
Williams, Arizona|7 mi|13 min
26 sites
Season: All Year
Williams, Arizona|7 mi|13 min
116 sites
Season: All Year
Williams, Arizona|7 mi|13 min
68 sites
Arizona|8 mi|14 min
$$
18 sites
Season: Seasonal

GPS Coordinates

35.3456, -112.1234

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