Many options are available for day hikers. Both the South Rim and the North Rim offer rim trail hikes that have spectacular views of the inner canyon, some on paved trails.
Or you can choose to day hike into the canyon. Permits are not required for non-commercial day hikes. Day hiking can be a safer and more enjoyable choice than an overnight trip into a difficult area that is beyond the capabilities of any single member of your group. The Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute offers single-day educational hiking tours on both the North and South Rims for individuals, families, and small groups.
You can download their Schedule of Classes here. Begin from any viewpoint in the Village or along Hermit Road. The Rim Trail offers excellent walking for quiet views of the inner canyon and for visitors who desire an easy hike. No water west of Bright Angel Lodge. By using the shuttle buses, you can customize your hike to meet your needs. Part of the trail is paved and accessible. Some shade. Seasonal water subject to pipeline breaks. Upper portion of the trail may be extremely icy in winter or early spring.
Access to the trailhead is by shuttle bus Kaibab Trail Route. Offers day hikes that range in distance up to 6 miles round trip. Best views for a relatively short hike. Steep trail, no water, little shade. Water available seasonally at the trailhead. Unmaintained steep trail requires caution.
Begins feet west of Hermits Rest. Water from springs must be treated before drinking. For experienced desert hikers. Hiking boots recommended. Begins on canyon side of retaining wall at Grandview Point on Desert View Drive 12 miles east of village. Bright Angel Point Trail 0.
A short walk on a paved trail to a spectacular view of the canyon. The trail begins at the log shelter in the parking area by the visitor center or at the corner of the back porch behind the lodge. Self-guiding nature trail pamphlets are available from a box along the trail. You are accountable for costs associated with search and rescue efforts on your behalf, and while the National Park Service has your life and safety as its highest priority, it is irresponsible to initiate such efforts frivolously.
A: There is no formal check in or check out service we provide to the public. We encourage hikers to notify a friend or family member of their hiking itinerary. A: Ranger stations are located at Indian Garden staffed year-round and Phantom Ranch staffed year-round.
There are emergency phones at the ranger stations, at the Bright Angel Trail rest houses, and at the junction of the South Kaibab and Tonto trails. These phones are connected to the park's hour dispatch center and do not require coins.
There may be times when these phones do not function; be prepared to send a member of your group up or down the trail to request emergency assistance. It is recommended to send two people for help in case of injury of those seeking help. Fatigue is not an emergency. A: The National Park Service coordinates all emergency rescue operations within the park, which is a discretionary function of the agency.
The costs of an inner canyon rescue are covered by the tax payer, however ground ambulance transport and supporting commercial aeromedical transportation is the financial responsibility of the patient. A: A: The canyon is home to a variety of snakes and scorpions, some of which are venomous. A good rule to follow is to always be aware of where you place your hands and feet. Snakebites are rare and occur mostly when people attempt to handle snakes.
Do not attempt to capture or otherwise molest any wildlife. If bitten, contact a ranger by signaling or sending someone for help. Although snakes often do not inject venom when they bite, any animal bite should be examined by a physician and monitored for signs of infection. Scorpions are common in the canyon and stings occur with regularity. While scorpion stings are painful, they rarely cause serious health problems.
The elderly and very young children are most susceptible to their venom. If stung, apply cool compresses to the sting site for pain relief and monitor the victim. It is rare for an evacuation to be necessary. Scorpions are small and their tan color makes them difficult to see. Avoid stings by shaking out your boots and clothing before dressing, wear shoes even in camp , and shake out your bedding before climbing into it.
A: A backcountry permit is required for all overnight use of the backcountry including overnight hiking, overnight horseback riding, overnight cross-country ski trips, off-river overnight hikes by river trip members, and overnight camping at rim sites other than developed campgrounds.
A backcountry permit is not required for overnight stays at the dormitories or cabins at Phantom Ranch. A permit is not required for day hiking or day horseback riding in the canyon.
A: Since hiking the canyon is a challenge you are ready to try, consider a day hike. Often a day hike can be a safer and more enjoyable choice than an overnight trip into a difficult area that is beyond the capabilities of an single member of your group.
Or you could try to obtain a permit by adding your name to the waiting list for last-minute space at the Backcountry Information Center. You may participate in the waiting list for as many consecutive days as you like. However, those on the waiting list must be present at the Backcountry Information Center at 8am Mountain Standard Time each day to maintain their position on the waiting list.
Be aware that permits are very difficult to obtain during the popular season. A: No. You are required to follow the itinerary authorized on your backcountry permit. Itineraries are controlled by use limits designed to protect the fragile environment of the inner canyon against the damaging effects of overuse. Additionally, your itinerary gives the National Park Service an indication of where you can be found in the event you are reported overdue. A: Backcountry permits are non-refundable. The intent of this policy is to deter people from buying permits that they are not going to use.
Hiker Credit can be used to purchase backcountry permits at Grand Canyon National Park and is good for one year. You can notify us of cancellations in person, by mail, or by fax. A: Yes. Regulations regarding backcountry use are enforced by park rangers. Review all regulations listed on your permit and feel free to ask a ranger for clarification, if needed, before beginning your trip. Each individual hiker on your trip is as accountable as the trip leader for abiding by rules and regulations.
A: The majority of people visiting the canyon's backcountry are seeking a quality wilderness experience. Solitude is often a big part of this experience. When a large group splits into two smaller groups and camps in the same area on the same night, they are in effect circumventing the large group limits put in place to help protect the canyon and provide for a quality experience of other visitors.
A large group split into two smaller groups, but camping in the same area on the same night, still typically acts like one large group. A large group split into multiple smaller groups can effectively monopolize campsite space. NOTE: Regulations stipulate that all permits are void when a group obtains multiple permits for the same campground or use area for the same night.
A: You are required to carry out all of your trash, including toilet paper, to rim disposal facilities. To do otherwise is littering. When in camp, be sure to hang your trash with your food sack to prevent wildlife from getting into it. Enclose all plastic and aluminum in nylon stuff sacks. Wildlife will eat plastic and aluminum that smells of food, and may die as a result. You are required to carry out all toilet paper and hygiene products in areas that do not have toilet facilities. A: Probably not.
Cell phone service throughout much of Northern Arizona is difficult to maintain. It is nearly impossible to get and keep a signal at Grand Canyon, Marble Canyon, Arizona Strip, and area tribal lands. Satellite phones are being tested with some success in places outside of the narrowest portions of the canyon. There is a two-day round-trip ride to the Colorado River at the canyon floor.
Overnight riders stay and eat at Phantom Ranch. If you wish to make a trip into the canyon on mule, plan ahead! A waiting list is maintained for cancellations, after arriving at the park contact the Bright Angel Lodge transportation desk for further information at One-hour rides along the rim and half-day rim or inner canyon trips are usually available on a daily basis.
Full-day trips into the canyon include lunch. Phantom Ranch, at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, is a popular destination for both hikers and mule riders. Overnight dormitories and cabins can be reserved and meals are available for purchase.
Advance reservations for meals and lodging at Phantom Ranch are required. Overnight guests of Phantom Ranch who have advance reservations do not need backcountry permits. A: Backcountry use statistics from overnight backcountry permits. The statistics include:. Explore This Park. Grand Canyon National Park Arizona. If you have limited time, you can drive along the rim most people visit the South Rim, as it is more accessible from many other destinations and has more of the park's highlights and be sure to stop at Grandview point - the southernmost point on Grand Canyon's south rim.
The North Rim is often less crowded and has more solitary hiking trips. If you are feeling the need to get some light exercise, just walk along the Rim Trail as long as you want before turning around or taking a free shuttle bus back to the visitor center or the restaurant overlooking the vast canyon.
The best way to appreciate the canyon is from the bottom, usually with a trip to the Bright Angel campground along the South Kaibab Trail and the Bright Angel Rrail. DO NOT attempt a round trip to the bottom and back in 1 day. Temperatures at the bottom can reach degrees in the middle of the day, many people suffer from dehydration and heat stroke due to the dry climate along the steep trail.
If attempting this at least 2-day hike, start very early in the morning to avoid the heat do not hike between 10 and 2 ; By starting very early, you also get the added bonus of seeing the sunrise over the canyon walls, which will bring out some of the reddest rock you have ever seen.
With more time to spare, there are several Native American reservations with tourist information, as well as several museums about natural history where you can attend ranger talks about the formation of this immense canyon, the history of its first inhabitants, and how the area is still changing today. Bring hiking boots, ample water, sunscreen, a hat, and check for info on backcountry permits if you plan to camp overnight. The South Rim is open all year, the North Rim is closed for the winter.
Please note some shuttles only run from March 1 - November 30 due to weather conditions. Current Prices went into effect on June 1, No refunds are given due to inclement weather. Dollars Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers, up to a 15 person passenger van. Organized groups are not eligible for the vehicle permit. Dollars Admits one single, private, non-commercial motorcycle and its passenger s.
Dollars Admits one individual when entering by foot, bicycle, park shuttle bus, Grand Canyon Railway and private rafting trip.
Individuals 15 years old and younger are admitted free of charge. Accessibility: The Interagency Access Pass for free or discounted admission for US Citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities is accepted here. All park shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible. However, wheelchairs larger than 30 inches by 48 inches long and most motorized scooters cannot fit on the shuttle buses.
A Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit is available at the entrance gates and service centers for visitors with mobility disabilities. It allows access to some areas not open to public traffic but a state-issued parking placard is still required for parking in handicapped-accessible parking spaces. Many of the Interpretive Ranger Programs are wheelchair-accessible.
Service animals are allowed on shuttles and must be on-leash at all times in the park. Want to find the best trails in Grand Canyon National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip?
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Park information. Helpful links. Elevation gain. Route type. More filters. Top trails Bright Angel Trail. Length: Bright Angel is the most popular trail in the Grand Canyon for good reason. The route starts right in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim, with frequent rest houses and water along the way. The trail is also an out-and-back, so you can turn around whenever you want.
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