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- Environmental Action at Grand Canyon South Rim
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Rim Trail

Categories: Hiking & Backpacking, Walking Tours

Location: All

Intensity: 1

Duration: 12-168 hours

Distance: 20 miles

Directions:

From the South Entrance Station, drive north along South Entrance Road to a junction with East Rim Drive. Keep left at this junction and drive .5 miles to Mather Point.

Photo Credit/Caption:

Photo courtesy of NPS.

Maps: Printable Map

This easy, level path traverses the South Rim, linking Mather Point and Hermit's Rest, and providing spectacular views of the canyon along the way.

Intensity: 1, Duration: 12-168 hours, Distance: 20 miles, Location: All

Description

This long but very easy trail traces the canyon edge, leading to a number of prominent vantage points, each with its own sweeping, dramatic view into the canyon. At times the trail passes close to the canyon edge, so there is a lot to see even when not at a designated overlook. Much of the trail is paved, and even the remaining dirt sections are very well-used and maintained. You can pick up a map of the trail and all of the viewpoints at any one of the Grand Canyon South Rim visitors centers.

Intensity

Easy

Length & Time

10 miles one way

Elevation

6,760 feet with minimal change in elevation.

Points of Interest

If you're feeling worn out, you can use the free shuttles as a shortcut, hopping from one vantage point to the next. Check with the visitors center for approximate shuttle times.

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Insider Tips

Before hiking Rim Trail, contact the Park Service Visitors Center to check for updated information, including seasonal closures.

Additional Maps

Additional printable maps of the Grand Canyon area are available courtesy of the National Park Service. Visit our general Maps page for more information.

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