Rainbow Rim Trail - North Rim of the Grand Canyon
North Rim, Arizona
| Address: | ~Unnamed Road, North Rim, AZ 86052, USA |
| GPS: |
36°22'55.0"N 112°21'22.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 33.50 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 2716.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
Pet Friendly
Hike and Mountain Bike
This incredibly sweet ride offers great views, ponderosa and aspen forest, all on a sweet single track. This sweet Grand Canyon ride will take you through some outstanding and remote country. Views, intimate forest, all accesses from mellow singletrack make this ride doable for almost anyone. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
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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.
https://www.justgotravelstudios.com/collections/national-park-itineraries/products/grand-canyon-national-park-itinerary?ref=9zpxis0diinNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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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 (1.6 mi)
- Turn left (0.5 mi)
- Turn left (4.6 mi)
- Slight left (2.8 mi)
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