A GUIDE FOR THE BEST HIKES AT THE GRAND CANYON

If you’re planning to visit the Grand Canyon National Park you’re going to want to plan the best and most effective itinerary to get the most of your trip. I hope this post will help you out with that.

Located in Northern Arizona, the Grand Canyon is a national park that you must visit at least once in your lifetime. Roughly 5 million visitors come to the Grand Canyon a year, to witness the mesmerizing views of the canyons. It’s considered to be one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, and as you make your way through my list of hikes you’ll come to understand why.

GRANDVIEW TRAIL

Watch a beautiful sunset or sunrise, wake up super early to make sure you get some awesome pictures. One of my favorite places to get some great pictures along the Grandview Trail. This is a very steep trail and a very difficult hike so be cautious when hiking, it is braced by logs and a few steel rods. Beginning at Grandview Point along Desert View Drive, roughly 3 miles in you’ll come across the remains of Last Chance Mine.

RIM TRAIL

Have a picnic along the Rim Trail, here you’ll find a quiet spot isolated along the pine forest where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Grand Canyon. Although it’s a 13 mile trail it’s mostly paved so just find the perfect stop to get some awesome pictures or hike the whole way enjoying the view!

CAPE FINAL TRAIL

This 2 mile hike will have you hiking through the ponderosa pine forest with a mainly flat and easy trail. Right away you’ll come across a few canyon overlooks and a glimpse of the Colorado River.

NORTH KAIBAB TRAIL > SUPAI TUNNEL

In the North Rim and the only trail that goes in the depths of the canyon, is the North Kaibab Trail. Although it’s a 2 mile hike (one way) it’s quite difficult since it’s mostly downhill, then on your way back straight upward. Once you reach the end you’ll arrive at the Coconino Overlook.

TRAIL OF TIME

Just a quick 1.4 mile hike is just a section of the Rim Trail, the reason behind the name is because you can actually see how far back the canyon is dated due to the colorful walls. Keep an eye out for the bronze markers, they mark your location in time, every tenth marker is labeled in millions of year. You can start the hike at Yavapai Point after visiting the geology museum where you can get an illustrated walking guide.

SOUTH KAIBAB TRAIL > CEDAR RIDGE

This steep hike is mainly made of dirt, and there is very little shade along on trail, mostly from canyon walls and dependent on time of day. After hiking roughly 1 mile you’ll come across the half-way mark, Ooh Aah Point, a small overlook along the canyon.

That wraps it up for my quick list of amazing trails to hike while visiting the Grand Canyon, did I miss your favorite trail? Let me know in the comments! While visiting the Grand Canyon make sure to stop by Page, Arizona for more breathtaking views!

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