39 Backpacking Trails near Arizona Trail
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Tonto Trail: New Hance Trail to Grandview Point
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
2.0 miles NEA remote Grand Canyon hike connecting New Hance Trail to Grandview Point along the Tonto Trail — spectacular inner canyon scenery and serious backcountry adventure.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 
Tonto Trail from Grandview Point to South Kaibab Trailhead
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.3 miles NWA rigorous four-to-five-day point-to-point backpack along the scenic, remote Tonto Trail from Grandview Point to the South Kaibab Trailhead — recommended for experienced Grand Canyon backpackers with careful water planning.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 
Grandview Trail Loop
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.3 miles NWA scenic Grand Canyon hiking trail — mountain bikes are illegal on Canyon trails, so lace up your boots and enjoy the views on foot.
Backpack, Camp, Cross-country Ski, Hike 
Grandview Point to Horseshoe Mesa Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.4 miles NWA rewarding day hike or backpack below the Grand Canyon's South Rim leading to the wide, woody expanse of Horseshoe Mesa.
Backpack, Hike 9.1 mi
New Hance Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.7 miles NEA 9-mile out-and-back through Red Canyon to the Colorado River — one of the most difficult Grand Canyon trails with a 4,500-ft elevation change and very limited water sources.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 
Tanner Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
7.7 miles NEA rigorous rim-to-river backpacking route recommended only for seasoned hikers — relentlessly steep, rocky, shadeless, and waterless until the Colorado River, with access to one of the canyon's most scenic beach campsites.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 
The Escalante Route Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
7.8 miles NEA demanding technical route along the Colorado River from Tanner Beach to Escalante Creek — narrow traverses on steep slopes require careful footing and a calm, unhurried pace.
Backpack, Hike 
South Kaibab to North Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
9.8 miles NWThe Grand Canyon's legendary Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim route — 44 miles and 20,000 feet of elevation change combining South Kaibab, North Kaibab, and Bright Angel trails for an epic multi-day adventure.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 
Clear Creek Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
9.8 miles NWA 4–6 day Grand Canyon backpack deep into a fascinating, off-the-beaten-track drainage — bring plenty of water, as Clear Creek is the only reliable source on trail.
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The Grand Canyon: Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
9.8 miles NWAn unforgettable 2-3 day hike combining the South Kaibab's unbeatable views with the shaded, water-rich Bright Angel Trail — staring up at the canyon from the river below.
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South Kaibab to Phantom Ranch to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
9.8 miles NWA difficult but spectacular multi-day Grand Canyon hike combining South Kaibab's stunning rim views with Phantom Ranch's riverside oasis and Bright Angel's shaded water stations.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 
Bright Angel Trail to Three-Mile Rest house
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
12.6 miles NWA steep 5.4-mile out-and-back trail descending into the Grand Canyon with 360-degree canyon views and extreme switchbacks — water and pit toilets at the Three-Mile Resthouse turnaround point.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 4.5 mi
Bright Angel Trail to Bright Angel Campground and River Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
12.6 miles NWThe Bright Angel Trail is the Grand Canyon's most storied hike — South Rim to the Colorado River past tunnels, pictographs, Havasupai Gardens, and the Devil's Corkscrew.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Rock Climb 1.5-9.8 mi
The Bright Angel Trails
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
12.6 miles NWMultiple Bright Angel Trail routes range from a 5.4-mile out-and-back to the Three-Mile Resthouse to a 19-mile trek to the river, with the 12.4-mile South Kaibab–Tonto–Bright Angel point-to-point offering over 3,000 feet of Grand Canyon grandeur.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback 4.9 mi
Bright Angel Trail to Tonto Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
12.6 miles NWA rugged 12.4-mile point-to-point through Grand Canyon's inner gorge on the South Kaibab–Tonto Trail corridor, with over 3,000 feet of elevation gain — advanced hikers only.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 8.4 mi
Grand Canyon Rim Village to Hermits Rest
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
12.6 miles NWA bus-accessible, kid-friendly trail from the Grand Canyon Rim Village to the historic 1914 Hermits Rest cabin — featuring stunning river views, wildflowers, wildlife, and a gift shop and snack bar at the end.
Backpack, Hike 
Hermit Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
16.0 miles NWA strenuous, less-crowded Grand Canyon backpacking trail with 2,000 feet of descent in the first 2.5 miles, Cathedral stairs, Redwall cliffs, and fossilized animal tracks.
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Hermit's Rest Viewpoint to Tonto Trail to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
16.0 miles NWA multi-day Grand Canyon backpacking route crossing the Tonto Trail from Hermit's Rest to Bright Angel — spectacular inner canyon views with limited water sources and 3,000-foot rim access by foot only.
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Boucher Trail to Hermit Trail Loop
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
16.0 miles NWA demanding 3–4 day backpacking loop on the Grand Canyon's South Rim — even seasoned hikers consider the Boucher Trail the most difficult and hazardous South Rim route.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 
Boucher Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
16.0 miles NWA remote 17.7-mile out-and-back trail to the Colorado River at the base of the Grand Canyon — recommended for very experienced adventurers only, best March through October.
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