North Rim

Although this hike can feasibly done in a day, it is highly recommended that you spend more than one day in this area and visit the falls as a side trip on a larger trip. The closest campsites to Ribbon Falls are Cottonwood Campground and the Bright Angel Campground at Phantom Ranch.  Ribbon Falls is on the North Kaibab Trail which has a trailhead at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The trai...

North Kaibab Trail to Redwall Bridge is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near North Rim, Arizona.

Rainbow Falls and Cottonwood Canyon via North Kaibab Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near North Rim, Arizona.

North Kaibab Trail to Colorado River is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near North Rim, Arizona.

Day 1 Start at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park at the North Kaibab Trail. You have 14 miles and 5,761 feet of elevation to descend to the Bright Angel Campground, so bring those trekking poles if you have bad knees (like myself). Along the North Kaibab Trail a few noteworthy trail markers are the Supai Tunnel, Roaring Springs, the Pump House Ranger Station, and the Cottonwood Camp...

Coconino Overlook Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near North Rim, Arizona.

North Kaibab Trail to Supai Tunnel and Coconino Overlook is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near North Rim, Arizona.

Uncle Jim Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near North Rim, Arizona.

Tiyo Point Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near North Rim, Arizona.