North Rim Loop
North Rim, Arizona
| Address: | ~Unnamed Road, North Rim, AZ 86052, USA |
| GPS: |
36°25'18.0"N 112°22'12.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 37.00 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 3223.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
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Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary
This Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary will help you get started as you plan your vacation to Grand Canyon National Park.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From North Rim, Arizona
- Head northwest on AZ-67 N toward Bridle PathMay be closed at certain times or daysThis road is closed in winter.(16.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Rd 22 (2.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Rd 270AB (0.2 mi)
- Slight right at Forest Rd 1046 (3.6 mi)
- Turn left (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Forest Rd 222 (3.0 mi)
- Turn left (2.7 mi)
- Turn left (5.1 mi)
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