38 Backpacking Trails near South Bass Trail
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North Bass Trail
North Rim, Arizona
10.6 miles NA 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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Powell Plateau Trail
North Rim, Arizona
10.6 miles NA 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 to Muav Cabin
North Rim, Arizona
10.6 miles NA backcountry hike to Muav Cabin on the North Bass Trail in the Grand Canyon's remote North Rim.
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Hermit Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
12.5 miles SEA 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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Boucher Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
12.5 miles SEA 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
12.5 miles SEThe 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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Hermit's Rest Viewpoint to Tonto Trail to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
12.5 miles SEA 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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Hermits Rest Viewpoint to Dripping Springs Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
12.5 miles SEThe hike to Dripping Springs via the Hermit Trail is a rugged, uncrowded Grand Canyon South Rim trek to a fern-fringed spring overhang.
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Boucher Trail to Hermit Trail Loop
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
12.5 miles SEA 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 8.4 mi
Grand Canyon Rim Village to Hermits Rest
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
15.6 miles SEA 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 4.9 mi
Bright Angel Trail to Tonto Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
15.6 miles SEA 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 1.5-9.8 mi
The Bright Angel Trails
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
15.6 miles SEMultiple 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 4.5 mi
Bright Angel Trail to Bright Angel Campground and River Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
15.7 miles SEThe 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.
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Bright Angel Trail to Three-Mile Rest house
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
15.7 miles SEA 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.
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Widforss Trail
North Rim, Arizona
17.6 miles EA 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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Thunder River and Tapeats Creek Trail
North Rim, Arizona
17.6 miles NA 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.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 6.3 mi
Tiyo Point Trail
North Rim, Arizona
17.8 miles EA 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
18.0 miles EA 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 Colorado River
North Rim, Arizona
18.0 miles EA 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
18.0 miles EA 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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