82 Things to do near Grand Canyon South Rim Area Campgrounds
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Grandview Lookout
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
0.5 miles WA lookout point at the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona — scenic views from the South Rim.
Hike 1.1 mi
Shoshone Point Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
5.2 miles NEA nearly level 1-mile dirt road through ponderosa pine opens to a stunning canyon overlook at Shoshone Point — a quiet, uncrowded gem with canyon rim views and a cool rock formation.
Hike 0.6 mi
Mather Campground Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
5.4 miles NA 1-mile connector trail adjacent to Mather Campground on the Grand Canyon South Rim — flat and easy for biking, running, or walking with pets on leash; campground has RV options nearby.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
East Horseshoe Mesa Trail
Williams, Arizona
5.5 miles SEA scenic Grand Canyon hike descending two miles on the Grandview Trail from Grandview Point to reach the East Horseshoe Mesa Trail — accessed from East Rim Drive near Williams, Arizona.
Hike
Clear Creek Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.0 miles NA 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 5.7 mi
Rim Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.0 miles NA mostly paved 12-mile walking path along the South Rim with spectacular Grand Canyon views, shaded areas, accessible sections for wheelchairs and strollers, and optional shuttle service.
Hike, Mountain Bike
South Kaibab to North Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.0 miles NThe 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.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 13.6 mi
South Kaibab Trails
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.0 miles NSeven miles of ridgeline descent from Yaki Point to the canyon floor — no shade, no water on trail, and the best unobstructed Grand Canyon panoramas you'll find on any hike.
Camp, Hike, Horseback
South Kaibab to Phantom Ranch to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.0 miles NA 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
6.1 miles NAn 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
South Rim Visitor Center Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.1 miles NA short, well-marked connector trail near the South Rim Visitor Center of Grand Canyon National Park, leading to a nearby restaurant with rock and geological timeline markers along the way — great for kids.
Hike
Bright Angel Trail to Three-Mile Rest house
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.1 miles NA 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
6.1 miles NA 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
6.1 miles NA 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 4.5 mi
Bright Angel Trail to Bright Angel Campground and River Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.1 miles NThe 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
6.1 miles NMultiple 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
Tonto Trail from Grandview Point to South Kaibab Trailhead
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
7.6 miles EA 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
Grandview Trail Loop
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
7.6 miles EA 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
7.6 miles EA rewarding day hike or backpack below the Grand Canyon's South Rim leading to the wide, woody expanse of Horseshoe Mesa.
Backpack, Hike 7.7 mi
Waldron Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
8.1 miles NWA short but demanding 4.9-mile Grand Canyon hike branching off Hermit Trail, packed with views and adventure — bring a water treatment kit and prepare for dehydration, flash flooding, and overexertion.
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