Widforss Trail is a 9.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Grand Canyon, Arizona that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and backpacking and is best used from May until October.
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Directions from North Entrance Station: Drive southward on North Rim Parkway to an intersection. The road to the left leads to the North Kaibab Trailhead. The road to the right follows a dirt road one mile to the Widforss Trailhead.
September 12, 2020September 1, 2020An awesome hike, my boyfriend and I didn’t go the full way but just to the part where you’re right in the middle of the canyon and the view is spectacular. The beginning is a bit uphill but then it’s fairly even the rest of the way!
August 19, 2020The short option takes you to a nice view of the canyon. You can continue to go further and the trail is still well-maintained. Cool lizards
August 18, 2020great hike
July 3, 2020Beautiful. Epic. So proud to have completed it!
October 27, 2019Great day hike with lots of nice views. We did this on a weekday and met only 6 people on the trip. More views in the first half before you reach Widforss point and get your reward. Saw some deer which made it more interesting. We spent 4.5 hours including lunch break.
October 15, 2019Perfect day hiking the Widforss Trail. Although the trail has some ups and downs, there is no significant altitude change on this hike, making for a relaxing day along the North Rim. Beautiful forests surround the trail and as we were hiking in October, the aspens were turning golden before our eyes.
September 27, 2019If all the lupine, thistles, Apache plumes etc has been in bloom it would have taken twice as long to complete. This is a nice and easy ramble with beautiful views that takes you away from the crowds near to the visitor’s center. Completed this in late September...perfect temperature
September 1, 2019The were great views of the canyon but we were in the forest more than I would have like and the was smokey from a near by wild fire.
August 6, 2019July 13, 2019Easy, well groomed trail with plenty of shade and great views. There are also online guides and brochures for some informational stops.
July 6, 2019Beautiful hike, only saw about 10 people on 4th of July weekend! Don't forget to pick up the informational brochure at the start and keep an eye out for the markers. It took us a leisurely 4 hours with photo stops, the views at Widforss Point need at least a 15 minutes to take in. Look out for fossils on the ground there too!
June 29, 2019Great hike, up and down. Views of the Grand Canyon and forest. Lupine was in bloom. We started early, later would have been hot.
June 28, 2019This hike was so great! We were on the trail by 650 a.m. and saw NOBODY the entire way up. Incredible views. Not too strenuous. It says 4-5 hours but we completed it in 3 hours. Trailhead is right after you pass the point imperial turn off. So glad we found this!
June 16, 2019Hiked this trail a few days ago. Saw very few hikers but did see beautiful scenery at almost every step! Lots of Aspen, lots of stunning Rim views. Saw a beautiful 5-6 ft Gopher snake, a horned toad and a couple of Kaibab squirrels!! A wonderful, quiet hike!
June 11, 2019A must do.. 10 miles round trip thru God's county. Between moderate and hard. Breathtaking views.
May 30, 2019Super pleasant hike with great views.
October 13, 2018Great trail, hiked this on a foggy rainy day and saw only three people on the while trip. The aspens were beautiful, unfortunately the canyon was engulfed in fog but there are lots of overlooks that I’m sure are specular on a clear day.
October 13, 2018Views at end are as good as anywhere, especially sunrises and sunsets.
August 27, 2018Gorgeous and peaceful views of the N Rim. We hiked nearly the whole thing, don't forget to grab a pamphlet at the parking area, the trail has many markers along the way with some neat info associated with them! Not very busy at all, we saw maybe two other pairs of hikers and we were on the trail for 3 hours. Easy, laid back hike to enjoy the scenery of the Grand Canyon!
August 27, 2018Beautiful, peaceful moderate hike
August 23, 2018Hiked from North Rim at the lodge about 3 miles to trailhead. Great views although it was hazy from fires when I was there.
July 14, 2018Great trail for views, varied terrain and a beautiful walk in woods!
February 17, 2018Has anyone hiked this with kids? Considering taking my 5 year old
November 24, 2017Beautiful views around every turn. And we saw a coyote!
November 19, 2017October 10, 2017Excellent hike. Perfect conditions in the early fall. Highly recommend.
September 7, 2017Liked the trail, leading through a forest with some nice views of the canyon. Did it early morning and was alone on the trail, by 9 am on the way back encountered over 50 hikers. There up dips and uphills during the hike which makes it more interesting
August 9, 2017great trail. the majority of it is comfortably runnable. the payoff view at the end was my favorite of the trip.
July 7, 2017Great trail. Not too difficult, but has a few hills and some rewarding vistas.
