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Grand Canyon - Hiking

Spectacular Rafting Trips
Spectacular Rafting Trips

The Grand Canyon offers superb hiking opportunities for both the avid adventurer and the occasional sightseer. Several trails drop down into the canyon for great overnight backpacking trips. You can also just go part way down and back up for a challenging day trip. There are also numerous easy trails along the North and South Rims that are relatively flat and provide nice views out over the canyon.

Listed below you'll find a selection of trails to consider. Click on any name for more information.

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Arizona Trail Passage 36 - Coconino Rim Easy
 19 miles (30.6 km)
Moqui Stage Station to Grandview Point
Arizona Trail Passage 37 - Grand Canyon - South Rim Easy
Intermediate
 23.5 miles (37.8 km)
Grandview Point to Yaki Point
Arizona Trail Passage 38 - Grand Canyon - Inner Gorge Difficult
 21.4 miles (34.4 km)
South Rim Kaibab Trailhead to North Rim Kaibab Trailhead
Arizona Trail Passage 39 - Grand Canyon - North Rim Easy
Intermediate
 11.8 miles (19 km)
North Rim Kaibab Trailhead to the northern Grand Canyon National Park boundary .
Arizona Trail Passage 40 - Kaibab Plateau South Easy
Intermediate
 North of the North Rim
Grand Canyon National Park boundary to Telephone Hill
Bright Angel Point Trail Easy
 1 mile roundtrip 30 minutes
The BRIGHT ANGEL POINT TRAIL offers a short half mile (1 mile round trip) hike with a great view of the canyon.
Bright Angel Trail Intermediate
 Varies Varies
The Bright Angel Trail begins just west of Bright Angel Lodge and descends all the way to the bottom of the canyon at Phantom Ranch along the Colorado River. It offers spectacular views of the canyon.
East Rim Trail Difficult
 1 1/2 miles oneway 1 hour oneway
Grandview Trail Difficult
 6.4 mile roundtrip 3- 4 hours
The Grandview trail is a very steep trail leading to Coconino saddle, 2 miles (round trip), and Horseshoe Mesa, 6.4 miles (round trip). The unmaintained trail is tougher than the Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails and is recommended for experienced desert hikers.
Havasu Canyon Intermediate
 19 mile roundtrip 2 days
Deep in the heart of the Grand Canyon lie the majestic waterfalls of Havasu Canyon! The Havasupai Indians call this their home and have lived hundreds of years here adjacent to the blue-green springs that create the tumbling waterfalls. The setting is absolutely stunning.
Hermit Trail Difficult
 6.5 mile roundtrip 6-8 hours
The Hermit trail offers a challenging hike to Santa Maria Springs, 4.5 miles (round trip), and Dripping Spring, 6.5 miles (round trip). This unmaintained trail is steeper, rockier and more difficult than the Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails.
Jumpup-Nail Trail Difficult
 6 miles oneway 3 hours
Ken Patrick Trail Intermediate
 10 miles oneway 6 hours
The Ken Patrick Trail winds through forested areas and along the rim from Point Imperial to the North Kaibab Trail parking area.
Lookout Canyon Trail System Easy
 1 1/4 miles to 9 miles
Nankoweap Trail Difficult
 4 miles oneway
North Canyon Trail Difficult
 7 miles
North Kaibab Trail Intermediate
Difficult
 Varies Varies
The North Kaibab trail is the only maintained trail into the canyon from the North Rim. It offers a wonderful hike through the trees with great views along the trail.
Rainbow Rim Trail Intermediate
 18 miles one way Multi-day
Ranger Trail Intermediate
 17 miles Multi-day
Rim Trail Easy
 1 - 4 hours
The Rim Trail extends from the village area to Hermits Rest. Begin from any viewpoint in the village or along Hermit Road. Rim trails offer excellent walking for quiet views of the inner canyon and for visitors who desire an easy hike.
Saddle Mountain Trail Easy
 6 miles 4 hours
Snake Gulch-Kanab Creek Trail Easy
 21.5 miles Multi-day
South Canyon Trail Intermediate
 2 1/2 miles 2-3 hours
South Kaibab Trail Intermediate
 varies
The South Kaibab Trail drops from the South Rim down to Colorado River at the bottom of the canyon. You can choose from a variety of day hikes by hiking to various points along the trail.
Transept Trail Easy
 3 mile roundtrip 1 - 2 hours
The Transept Trail follows the canyon rim from Grand Canyon Lodge to the North Rim Campground.

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