42 Backpacking Trails near Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
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Bright Angel Trail to Three-Mile Rest house
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
0.3 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
0.3 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
0.3 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
0.3 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
0.3 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
Clear Creek Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.1 miles EA 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
South Kaibab to North Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.2 miles EThe 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.
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South Kaibab to Phantom Ranch to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.2 miles EA 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
The Grand Canyon: Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.2 miles EAn 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
Hermit Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
4.0 miles WA 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.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Hermit's Rest Viewpoint to Tonto Trail to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
4.0 miles WA 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.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Boucher Trail to Hermit Trail Loop
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
4.0 miles WA 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
4.0 miles WA 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.
Backpack, Hike
Hermit's Rest Viewpoint to Santa Maria Spring
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
4.0 miles WThe 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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Hermits Rest Viewpoint to Dripping Springs Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
4.1 miles WThe 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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Grandview Trail Loop
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
9.4 miles SEA 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
9.4 miles SEA rewarding day hike or backpack below the Grand Canyon's South Rim leading to the wide, woody expanse of Horseshoe Mesa.
Backpack, Hike
Tonto Trail from Grandview Point to South Kaibab Trailhead
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
9.4 miles SEA 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
North Kaibab Trail to Colorado River
North Rim, Arizona
12.2 miles NA 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 Roaring Springs
North Rim, Arizona
12.2 miles NA 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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