Grand Canyon, Arizona
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Grand Canyon
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Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Plateau Point via Bright Angel Trail
4.812.27 mi / 4354 ft gainStart 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. As you can imagine, this means the way back ou...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Explore the Grand Canyon in Winter
4.7From 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 to lookout point or taking the shuttle from the we...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Backpack the Bright Angel Trailhead to Indian Garden Campground
4.08.98 mi / 4049 ft gainThe 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. Along the trail there are rest houses at the 1/3 an...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Camp at Mather Campground, Grand Canyon NP
4.5Mather 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, dump station and showers (additional cost) if yo...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Backpack the Grand Canyon's South Rim
5.030.11 mi / 10584 ft gainIf 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 to start from the South Kaibab, hike down to the ...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Hike South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge
5.02.88 mi / 1168 ft gainTo 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 Ah point is a great place for a wide or panoramic ...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Phantom Ranch via the South Kaibab & Bright Angel Loop
5.021.58 mi / 7575 ft gainThere are many ways in and out of the Grand Canyon but the most popular loop is to descend from the South Rim, heading down the steeper South Kaibab Trail and returning up via the easier Bright Angel Trail. Your adventure starts early to beat the sun (and get the views). After getting your permi...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Cremation Canyon via South Kaibab Trailhead
10.43 mi / 3737 ft gainThe Grand Canyon is over 277 miles long and is full of unique geological formations in all sorts of colors. One of the most striking aspects of the Grand Canyon is its immense scale and the dynamic landscapes it has to offer. There's something about it that makes it extremely difficult to fully c...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Utah Flats via Cremation Canyon
4 mi / 2527 ft gainNote: The spot on the map is the beginning of the hike into Cremation Canyon Campground. For the full report on getting there, check out this adventure. Heading out of the campsite at Cremation Canyon, look for hints of a trail where you will scramble up, following other boot prints and cairns t...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
South Kaibab Trail to Tip Off
4.08.86 mi / 3468 ft gainThe 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 trails. We arrived around 4 pm on a Saturday after 21...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Photograph a Sunset from the North Rim Lodge
0.5 miI'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 much of an adventure as it is the perfect way to ...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Backpack Hermit Trail into the Grand Canyon
4.016.82 mi / 7021 ft gainNot 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 backcountry permit request to make sure you get a c...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Shoshone Point
5.02.14 mi / 240 ft gainA two mile round trip and relatively fast hike, Shoshone Point lies only about a mile from the parking lot and is an easy hike along a dirt road to a stunning vista. The trailhead is on Desert View Dr (Highway 64) about 3.5 miles east of the junction of highways 180 and 64. Look for the trail on ...Read more -
North Rim, Arizona
Phantom Ranch to Ribbon Falls via North Kaibab Trail
11.98 mi / 3320 ft gainPhantom Ranch to Ribbon Falls via North Kaibab Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you to stunning Ribbon Falls in Grand Canyon National Park located near North Rim, Arizona. This trail makes for a long hike especially if doing it one day, so be sure to pack plenty of water, snacks, and sun...Read more -
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Hike to the Grand Canyon's Sunset Nook
5.0While the Grand Canyon is full of spectacular views, one particular spot has always been a favorite due to the relatively easy access and the ability to separate from all of the action. To access the sunset nook, start at the Grandview Trailhead at the South Rim (a 16 minute drive from the main V...Read more -
North Rim, Arizona
Bright Angel Point
4.30.86 mi / 361 ft gainThe trailhead begins at the North Rim Lodge/Visitor Center that rests of the edge of the Grand Canyon and heads east until you reach Bright Angel Point a half mile later. It's connected to the large outdoor patio where visitors are allowed to relax and enjoy a beer in the evening or cup of coffe...Read more