29 Backpacking Trails near Sun Valley Trail
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South Canyon
North Rim, Arizona
18.3 miles SWA mostly trail-less 3-to-4-day backpacking route through narrow Marble Canyon near the North Rim, suited for experienced canyoneers — roads to the trailhead can be briefly impassable in winter.
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Nankoweap Trail
North Rim, Arizona
31.8 miles SThe Nankoweap Trail is a remote, demanding Grand Canyon route on the North Rim — a serious undertaking for experienced backcountry hikers.
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Widforss Trail
North Rim, Arizona
37.2 miles SWA 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
37.3 miles SWA 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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Uncle Jim Trail
North Rim, Arizona
37.4 miles SWThe 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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North Kaibab Trail to Supai Tunnel
North Rim, Arizona
37.4 miles SWThe 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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Rim-to-Rim: North Kaibab to Grand Canyon Village
North Rim, Arizona
37.5 miles SWA 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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North Kaibab Trail to Roaring Springs
North Rim, Arizona
37.5 miles SWA 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
37.5 miles SWA 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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Bill Hall Trail to Monument Point
North Rim, Arizona
40.9 miles SWBill 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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Thunder River and Tapeats Creek Trail
North Rim, Arizona
40.9 miles SWA 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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Deer Creek to Colorado River
North Rim, Arizona
40.9 miles SWA 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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Powell Plateau Trail
North Rim, Arizona
41.0 miles SWA 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
41.0 miles SWA backcountry hike to Muav Cabin on the North Bass Trail in the Grand Canyon's remote North Rim.
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North Bass Trail
North Rim, Arizona
41.0 miles SWA 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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Tapeats Creek to Deer Creek
North Rim, Arizona
45.0 miles SWA 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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The Escalante Route Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
47.0 miles SA 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.
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Tanner Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
47.1 miles SA 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.
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The Grand Canyon: Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
48.5 miles SAn 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
48.5 miles SA 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.
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