42 Backpacking Trails near North Rim, AZ 86052
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North Kaibab Trail to Colorado River
North Rim, Arizona
0.2 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.
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Rim-to-Rim: North Kaibab to Grand Canyon Village
North Rim, Arizona
0.3 miles NA 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
0.3 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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North Kaibab Trail to Supai Tunnel
North Rim, Arizona
0.3 miles NThe 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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Uncle Jim Trail
North Rim, Arizona
0.3 miles NEThe 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 6.3 mi
Tiyo Point Trail
North Rim, Arizona
0.5 miles NA 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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Widforss Trail
North Rim, Arizona
0.8 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.
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Nankoweap Trail
North Rim, Arizona
6.3 miles NEThe Nankoweap Trail is a remote, demanding Grand Canyon route on the North Rim — a serious undertaking for experienced backcountry hikers.
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The Grand Canyon: Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
11.1 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
11.1 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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South Kaibab to North Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
11.2 miles SThe 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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Clear Creek Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
11.2 miles SA 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 1.5-9.8 mi
The Bright Angel Trails
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
11.8 miles SWMultiple 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
11.8 miles SWThe 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
Bright Angel Trail to Three-Mile Rest house
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
11.8 miles SWA 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 4.9 mi
Bright Angel Trail to Tonto Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
11.8 miles SWA 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
11.8 miles SWA 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.
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Hermit Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
13.5 miles SWA 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
13.6 miles SWA 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
13.6 miles SWA 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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