Kaibab Plateau
Kaibab Plateau is a high, forested region across northern Arizona linked to Grand Canyon National Park. Known for pinyon-juniper woodlands, rim views, and access to routes like U.S. Route 89A.
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Geography
| Address | Kaibab Plateau, AZ, USAGrand Canyon National Park North Rim Drive |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Colorado Plateau |
| Subregion | southwestern United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino County |
| District | Grand Canyon |
| City | Grand Canyon Village |
| Neighborhood | Kaibab Plateau |
| Postal Code | 86023 |
| Timezone | AmericaPhoenix |
| Latitude | 36.1667 |
| Longitude | -112.05 |
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9:38 PM LOCAL TIMEKaibab Plateau spans approximately 1,450 km² across northern Arizona, forming a broad, high-elevation massif northwest of the Grand Canyon. Its forests are dominated by pinyon pine, Utah juniper, and mixed conifer stands; the plateau serves as a critical wildlife corridor and headwaters for regional rivers. Visitors access the area via U.S. Route 89A (Deer Creek Highway) from the south and northward routes to the canyon rim, with trailheads leading to rim viewpoints, transitional forest zones, and backcountry destinations. Key facilities include the Grand Canyon Lodge at the rim and the village of Bright Angel Point; outdoor activities range from rim day-hiking to overnight trail routes. The climate is characterized by warm summers and cold winters; snow and rapid weather changes are common in winter months. Whether you're after panoramic canyon vistas, birdwatching, or a forested highland getaway, the Kaibab Plateau offers a diverse, accessible highland landscape with dramatic regional contrasts.
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