Things To Do in North Rim, Arizona

A rigorous but very rewarding rim-to-river backpack of four or more days, for experienced Grand Canyon Hikers only. This memorable trail offers a combination of the finest scenery in the Grand Cany... More on Trails

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A rigorous rim-to-river backpack of four or more days, tracing one of the North Rim's most difficult trails, for experienced Grand Canyon hikers only. The North Bass Trail, actually more a route than a trail, is one of the most difficult ... More on Trails

Although they are separated by only 10 air miles, the South Rim and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are worlds apart. Only 10 percent of the millions of people who visit the park each year ever m... More on Trails

Two day rim to rim hike with one night in Bright Angel Campground sounds al More on Trails

A plateau-top half-day hike or overnighter on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Much like the longer Widforss Trail, the mildly undulating Uncle Jim Trail traverses cool Kaibab Plateau forests en route to a splendid Grand Canyon ... More on Trails

A rewarding plateau-top day hike or backpack to a remote North Rim plateau. Powell Plateau, an 8-square-mile, pine-forested tableland detached from the North Rim, has been the destination of travelers for centuries. From A.D. 1050 ... More on Trails

Thunder River is a magical spot on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon where the world's shortest and steepest river bursts from a cave ... More on igougo

Upon entering the park, a road leading to Vulcan's Throne/Lava Falls Trail will branch off to the right. Remember this road for later ... More on igougo

This challenging, mostly trailless route, suitable for experienced canyoneers only, follows Marble Canyons longest tributary gorge to the Colorado River. Marble Canyon, though part of the Park, is much different than the Grand Canyon. ... More on Trails

A part cross-country route, for experienced hikers only, useful as part of the 27.1 mile Tapeats Creek to Deer Creek loop. This excellent route, ranging from the trackless beaches of the Colorado River to a good trail segment high ... More on Trails

A rigorous rim-to-river backpack of four or more days, for experienced hikers of the Grand Canyon only. After following the Bill Hall and Thunder River trails, this trip leads west out of the deser... More on Trails

This is a very strenuous hike but the payoff is absolutely breathtaking. Th More on Trails