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Best trails in Grand Canyon National Park

Best trails in Grand Canyon National Park

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United States
#12 of 60 national parks

Want to find the best trails in Grand Canyon National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 136 great trails for hiking, camping, and backpacking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 31 easy hiking trails in Grand Canyon National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 0 to 11,443 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Grand Canyon National Park.

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Visitor info

Hours & contact
Passes & fees
Starting at $20
Accessibility
South Rim - South Entrance
Every day • Open 24 hours
North Rim
Every day • Open 24 hours
South Rim - Desert View (East Entrance)
Every day • Open 24 hours
Exceptions
North Rim • North Rim - October and November Day Use Period
Oct 16–Nov 30, 2025 • Sunrise–Sunset
North Rim • North Rim Closed for Winter
Dec 1, 2025–May 14, 2026 • Closed
Phone
(928) 638-7888
Entrance pass
Motorcycle

Admits one single, private, non-commercial motorcycle and its passenger(s).

$30
Per Person

Individual ($20 valid for 7 days): for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians.

$20
Private Vehicle

Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers, up to a 15 person passenger van. Organized non-commercial groups over 16 passengers require different charges. Commercial groups are not eligible for the vehicle permit.

$35
Annual pass
Park

Available to the general public for purchase for unlimited visits to Grand Canyon National Park only. This is an annual pass, valid one year from month of purchase; it is non-transferable.

It admits the pass holder and any accompanying persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder and accompanying immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (train, shuttle, bicycle, or foot).

$70
All U.S. national parks

Join millions of people who enjoy our National Parks with the "America the Beautiful" National Park & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, otherwise known as the Interagency Annual Pass. The pass is valid for a year's worth of visits from the month of purchase at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country.

$80
Purchase pass
2025 Fee-free days

No entrance pass required on these days:

Monday, January 20 — Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, April 19 — First day of National Park Week
Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day

Overview

The Interagency Access Pass is accepted here.

The North Rim Visitor Center, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Yavapai Geology Museum, and Tusayan Museum are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms. All the bookstores and gift shops are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers, except for South Rim’s Kolb Studio and Desert View Watchtower. Orientation films include open captioning.

Loaner wheelchairs are available at Bright Angel Bicycles and the North Rim Visitor Center. Tandem bicycles are available for rent at Bright Angel Bicycles.

Many ranger-led programs are wheelchair accessible, and assistive listening devices and ASL interpreters are available by reservation. Please call 928-638-7888 or email grca_information@nps.gov at least 3 weeks in advance to make a reservation for interpretation services.

Additional information about accessibility at Grand Canyon National Park can be found on their website: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.

Transportation

All park shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible and can accommodate manual or motorized chairs under 48 inches long and 30 inches wide (122 by 76 cm). However, most motorized scooters cannot be accommodated 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 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.

Facilities

The North Rim Visitor Center, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Yavapai Geology Museum, and Tusayan Museum are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms. All the bookstores and gift shops are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers, except for South Rim’s Kolb Studio and Desert View Watchtower. Orientation films include open captioning.

All hotels have wheelchair accessible rooms.

There are accessible restrooms at the following trailheads: Point Imperial, Cape Royal, Hermits Rest, Hopi Point, Grandview Point, and Buggein.

Camping

Mather and North Rim Campgrounds have individual wheelchair accessible camping sites.

Service animals

Service animals must be on-leash throughout the park.

Visitors must check in at the Backcountry Information Center to take service animals into the canyon.

Trail reviews for Grand Canyon National Park

126,585 trailgoers Busiest in May
Jun 18, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

A perfect off the beaten path way to experience the Grand Canyon without the crowds. Need to be safe at the end overlooking. No guard rails.

Difficulty: Easy
Shoshone Point
Jun 25, 2025
Great views

Great hike! There is something special about being in the Grand Canyon and not simply viewing from the rim. Tough hike with the heat, but so worth it.

South Kaibab Trail, Tonto Trail, and Bright Angel Trail
Jun 25, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

This trail is brutal regardless of experience. Please make sure to heed all warnings mentioned on signs and by park rangers. The sights however were absolutely stunning as expected from the Grand Canyon. The trail is well maintained and there is plenty of space so there wasn't much worry about falling as long as you weren't being reckless. Overall, a stunning trail that you need to be prepared for.

Conditions: Dusty
Bright Angel Trail to Havasupai Gardens
Jun 21, 2025Hiking

This is a great (and popular) up and back trail option in the Grand Canyon. Descent is easy, but little to no shade. It becomes hotter the farther down you go - bring water! there were too many people we saw without any water. It was extremely windy at the Ooh Aah point so hold on to your hat. plan for the ascent to take double the time it did for the descent. A great trail but come prepared!

South Kaibab Trail to Ooh Aah Point
Jun 21, 2025Hiking

Completed on 6/21. The South Kaibab Trail was my favorite part of my 2022 rim-to-river trip, and it was great to revisit and confirm that. If you had to pick one hike to do in the Grand Canyon, this would be it. Unlike Bright Angel, there are many more unique views here, with the staircase between Ooh Aah Point and Cedar Ridge being one of the most beautiful sections of trail I've ever hiked. Ascending the switchbacks on the way back in direct sunlight is still brutal, but it's well worth it for those insane views. One final note is that you must park at the Visitor Center and take the Kaibab/Orange shuttle over, as there is no direct access to the trailhead.

South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge
Jun 21, 2025Hiking

Completed on 6/21. Nearly three years after completing a rim-to-river trip, it was awesome to revisit the Grand Canyon. I originally planned to go down to the 3-mile house, but due to the unrelenting sun and 95+ degree weather at the top of the South Rim, I settled for the 1.5-mile house today. While it wasn't nearly as crowded as I expected, parking can still be tough, as I had to park by Maswik Lodge at 3:30 on a Saturday. Just as I remembered, the Bright Angel Trail is easy to move quickly on since it's all switchbacks, but ascending it in direct sunlight is still brutal. The main view on this section of trail is insane, but since it's the same the whole time, I'd actually recommend South Kaibab over Bright Angel every time.

1.5 Mile Resthouse via Bright Angel Trail
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Grand Canyon National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Grand Canyon National Park is South Kaibab Trail to Ooh Aah Point, which has a 4.8 star rating from 9,386 reviews. This trail is 1.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 685 ft.

What is the longest trail in Grand Canyon National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Grand Canyon National Park is Tuckup Trail. This trail is estimated to be 69.7 mi long.

How many trails are in Grand Canyon National Park?

There are 136 trails in Grand Canyon National Park. These trails have an average 4.6-star rating from 99,295 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Grand Canyon National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Grand Canyon National Park has you covered. Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim: South Kaibab, North Kaibab, Bright Angel boasts the most elevation gain with 11,443 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Clear Creek Trail via South Kaibab Trail, which will get you 8,585 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Grand Canyon National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 65 camping trails in Grand Canyon National Park and the most popular is Bright Angel Trail with an average 4.8 star rating from 4,878 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Grand Canyon National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 18 running trails in Grand Canyon National Park and the most popular is Shoshone Point with an average 4.8 star rating from 2,594 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Grand Canyon National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 biking trails in Grand Canyon National Park and the most popular is Grand Canyon Bridle Path with an average 4.5 star rating from 280 community reviews.