39 Backpacking Trails near Blue Springs Trail
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The Escalante Route Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.2 miles WA 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
Tanner Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.3 miles WA 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 9.1 mi
New Hance Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
7.7 miles SWA 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
Tonto Trail: New Hance Trail to Grandview Point
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
9.1 miles SWA 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
Grandview Point to Horseshoe Mesa Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
11.1 miles WA rewarding day hike or backpack below the Grand Canyon's South Rim leading to the wide, woody expanse of Horseshoe Mesa.
Backpack, Hike
Grandview Trail Loop
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
11.2 miles WA 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
Tonto Trail from Grandview Point to South Kaibab Trailhead
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
11.2 miles WA 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
The Grand Canyon: Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
16.0 miles WAn 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.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
South Kaibab to Phantom Ranch to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
16.0 miles WA 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
South Kaibab to North Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
16.0 miles WThe 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
16.0 miles WA 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.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Uncle Jim Trail
North Rim, Arizona
18.6 miles NWThe Uncle Jim Trail is an easy 4.7-mile North Rim loop to Uncle Jim Point, with jaw-dropping views over Roaring Springs and Bright Angel canyons.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Rim-to-Rim: North Kaibab to Grand Canyon Village
North Rim, Arizona
18.6 miles NWA four-day rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike with stops at Ribbon Falls, Phantom Ranch, Cottonwood Camp, and a sunset at Plateau Point that must be seen to be believed.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
North Kaibab Trail to Colorado River
North Rim, Arizona
18.6 miles NWA steep, well-maintained, and well-marked trail dropping from the North Rim to the Colorado River — perfect for experienced hikers ready for serious elevation change.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
North Kaibab Trail to Supai Tunnel
North Rim, Arizona
18.6 miles NWThe North Rim's only maintained inner-canyon trail descends moderately through all of the Grand Canyon's life zones, with wide, manageable tread and dramatic landscapes at every turn.
Backpack, Hike
North Kaibab Trail to Roaring Springs
North Rim, Arizona
18.6 miles NWA well-shaded, mule-frequented descent on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, with incredible views, wildflowers, birdwatching, and water stations — a 6-to-9-hour day hike.
Backpack, Hike
Nankoweap Trail
North Rim, Arizona
18.9 miles NWThe Nankoweap Trail is a remote, demanding Grand Canyon route on the North Rim — a serious undertaking for experienced backcountry hikers.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 6.3 mi
Tiyo Point Trail
North Rim, Arizona
19.0 miles NWA lightly traveled primitive North Rim trail through encroaching forest with old markers on trees, wildflowers, gentle rolling terrain, and a single picnic area near the end.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Widforss Trail
North Rim, Arizona
19.2 miles NWA peaceful 10-mile forested hike along the North Rim to Widforss Point, weaving in and out of the woods with stunning Grand Canyon views and rock ledges to rest and soak it all in.
Backpack, Hike 1.5-9.8 mi
The Bright Angel Trails
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
19.3 miles WMultiple 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
