42 Backpacking Trails near Rainbow Rim Trail - North Rim of the Grand Canyon
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North Bass Trail to Muav Cabin
North Rim, Arizona
3.2 miles SA backcountry hike to Muav Cabin on the North Bass Trail in the Grand Canyon's remote North Rim.
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Powell Plateau Trail
North Rim, Arizona
3.2 miles SA rewarding plateau-top day hike or backpack to a remote North Rim plateau, where hikers with enough water can wander for days visiting rim overlooks and hidden draws.
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North Bass Trail
North Rim, Arizona
3.2 miles SA remote North Rim backcountry trail reached via a network of forest service roads, descending to Swamp Point on the Powell Plateau in Grand Canyon NP.
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Thunder River and Tapeats Creek Trail
North Rim, Arizona
5.5 miles NWA 25-mile out-and-back hike on the North Rim leading to Thunder River and Tapeats Creek — recommended only for very experienced outdoorsmen and primarily used for hiking and rock climbing.
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Bill Hall Trail to Monument Point
North Rim, Arizona
5.5 miles NWBill Hall Trail to Monument Point on the Grand Canyon's North Rim — a scenic hike with views into the canyon. Check AllTrails for current conditions.
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Deer Creek to Colorado River
North Rim, Arizona
5.5 miles NWA scenic Grand Canyon backcountry route leading to Deer Creek and the Colorado River via the Bill Hall Trail — a rewarding wilderness hike in northern Arizona.
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Tapeats Creek to Deer Creek
North Rim, Arizona
6.3 miles WA remote Grand Canyon backpacking route connecting Tapeats Creek and Deer Creek Trails — from the Colorado River's trackless beaches to a high trail above Granite Narrows.
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South Bass Trail
Supai, Arizona
13.8 miles SA strenuous 15.6-mile round-trip remote hike in Grand Canyon with no water at the trailhead, 4,400 feet of descent to the Colorado River, and no established campsites below the rim.
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Widforss Trail
North Rim, Arizona
19.6 miles SEA 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.
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Tiyo Point Trail
North Rim, Arizona
19.9 miles SEA 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.
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North Kaibab Trail to Roaring Springs
North Rim, Arizona
20.2 miles SEA 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.
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North Kaibab Trail to Supai Tunnel
North Rim, Arizona
20.2 miles SEThe 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.
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North Kaibab Trail to Colorado River
North Rim, Arizona
20.2 miles SEA 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.
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Rim-to-Rim: North Kaibab to Grand Canyon Village
North Rim, Arizona
20.2 miles SEA 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.
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Uncle Jim Trail
North Rim, Arizona
20.2 miles SEThe 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.
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Nankoweap Trail
North Rim, Arizona
22.2 miles EThe Nankoweap Trail is a remote, demanding Grand Canyon route on the North Rim — a serious undertaking for experienced backcountry hikers.
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Hermit Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
23.5 miles SA 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
23.6 miles SA 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
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
23.6 miles SA 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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Hermit's Rest Viewpoint to Santa Maria Spring
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
23.6 miles SThe Hermit Trail to Santa Maria Spring is a rugged, uncrowded Grand Canyon South Rim hike with steep switchbacks and huge views.
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