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Sarah Neal

I have done the canyon by boat which is the best way to do it if you have time and money. If you're going to visit the Rim for a day or less, you'll defineately want to figure out a way to avoid the terrible crowds. You can do a hike if you're in shape which is also awesome, but the best way to cover a ton of ground and feel like a kid again is biking the rim. The Hermit route REALLY gets you away from the crowds onto awesome paved routes that are quiet and absolutely stunning. I recommend using Bright Angel Bicycle's shuttle service. I've done it both ways (21 mile round trip) and the cruiser version where they bypass the village and hills and shuttle you right up there and it's worth it!