Top Adventures in Grand Canyon Village
Hike Plateau Point via Bright Angel Trail
Start off at Bright Angel Trailhead, then hike down into the Grand Canyon on one of the higher-quality trails. Hiking down to Plateau Point (furthest option) is well worth it.The hike down is a total of 6 miles, with a 3,000 foot drop in elevation...
12 miles
3000 ft gain
Explore the Grand Canyon in Winter
From snow-dusted red rocks to dramatically painted evening skies, winter brings out a side of the Grand Canyon that is rarely seen at other times of the year. Skip the massive crowds and have your choice of driving your own car from lookout point ...
Backpack the Bright Angel Trail to Indian Garden and Bright Angel Campgrounds
The Bright Angel Trail is considered the park’s premier hiking trail. Well maintained, graded for stock, with regular drinking water and covered rest-houses, it is without question the safest trail in Grand Canyon National Park. There is a ranger ...
19.8 miles
4314 ft gain
Backpack the Bright Angel Trailhead to Indian Garden Campground
The trail begins just outside of the Grand Canyon village at the Bright Angel Trailhead. The hike begins to descend immediately in continuous switchbacks. The trail can get very icy so shoe traction devices, while not necessary, are very useful. A...
9.6 miles
3060 ft gain
Camp at Mather Campground, Grand Canyon NP
Mather campground provides forest camping at its best while visiting the beautiful South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Spacious RV, tent, group and even horse sites are available in this well kept facility. The area also provides clean restrooms, water...
Hike the South Kaibab Trail to Tip Off
The late Fall turned out to be the perfect time to visit the Grand Canyon. You still run into a number of people tripping over rocks with selfie sticks, but we had no trouble finding peace and serenity on distant overlooks and throughout the trail...
9 miles
5000 ft gain
Bike the Hermit Road at the Grand Canyon
The Hermit Road, originally built by early pioneers and then improved by the Santa Fe Railroad, winds along the Canyon’s rim for 7 miles. It boasts some of the grandest views along the South Rim of Grand Canyon and is your best opportunity to see ...
10 miles
50 ft gain
Photograph a Sunset from the North Rim Lodge
I've read that only approximately 10% of Grand Canyon National Park visitors spend time at the North Rim, meaning the crowds are smaller in the most beautiful areas you can immerse yourself in without having to backpack to the bottom.This isn't so...
0.5 miles
Backpack Hermit Trail into the Grand Canyon
Not many people envision their romantic Valentine's Day getaway as a grueling 8 mile hike into the Grand Canyon, but I couldn't think of anything better! If you're planning a trip for the busier summer months, be sure to call ahead or fill out a b...
16 miles
4000 ft gain
Backpack the Grand Canyon's South Rim
If you want to see the real Grand Canyon, this is it. The 3 day backpacking will take you down into the canyon to where few people visit. Although the South Kaibab trail is steep, has no shade cover and water and the views are gorgeous. It is best...
35 miles
4541 ft gain
Hike South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge
To access the trailhead, you must take a shuttle in. There is not parking next to the trailhead because the parking lot is very small. From the trailhead you cascade down several steep switchbacks and continue on until you reach Ooh Ah point. Ooh ...
3.1 miles
1158 ft gain
Run Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in the Grand Canyon
This run is an extreme adventure and requires lots of planning and training. The risk for injury or heat related illness is high, so take precautions and don't run alone. Group sizes of 12-30 require a $175 permit from the NPS. These trails are...
45 miles
11000 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Mather Campground
Overview Mather Campground is located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona. Grand Canyon is one of the most inspiring landscapes on Earth and draws over five million v... -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Ten X Campground
Overview Perhaps the biggest draw to Ten-X Campground in northern Arizona is its proximity to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Located just 4 miles south of the park entrance in beautif... -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Hull Cabin
Overview Located just steps away from the world-famous Grand Canyon National Park, Hull Cabin is the oldest historic structure in the area. It provides a variety of amenities, as well as access to ... -
North Rim, Arizona
North Rim Campground
Overview The North Rim Campground is located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona. The canyon's rustic and less populated North Rim is home to abundant wildlife, hikin... -
Fredonia, Arizona
Demotte
Overview The DeMotte Campground is located within the North Kaibab Ranger District just seven miles north of the entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim. This is about 25 miles south... -
Williams, Arizona
Grand Canyon Camping
Mountain Views, Open vista's, beautiful sunsets, close to Kaibab Lake, 35 minutes to Williams, AZ and 25 minutes to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.From $40/night
