South Rim Visitor Center Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
| Address: | ~Rim Trail, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA |
| GPS: |
36°3'31.0"N 112°7'38.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 5.40 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Elevation Gain: | 351 feet |
Wildflowers Pet Friendly
Hike
Located near the South Rim Visitor Center of Grand Canyon National Park, this Trail is well-marked to provide a useful path for where you need to go. The trail is a connector from the Visitor Center on over to a restaurant located near the end of the path and is perfect for kids. There are also various types of rocks and the time period which they were first formed which the trail is marked with.
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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=9zpxis0diinVisitor Centers, Information Desks, and Museums - Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Ser
For detailed information about each facility, visit the individual links.
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htmBe 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 Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
- Head west (344 ft)
- Turn right toward Village Loop Drive (141 ft)
- Turn right onto Village Loop Drive (0.4 mi)
- Slight right onto S Entrance Rd (0.4 mi)
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