The best running trails in the Kaibab Plateau
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Last updated: October 25, 2025
66
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1. Bright Angel Trail to Havasupai Gardens Campground — South Rim
15.1km
02:53
930m
930m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.0
(1)
15
runners
2. Grand Canyon Rim Trail — South Rim
34.1km
04:08
530m
530m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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148
runners
3. South Kaibab Trailhead – "Spiral Valley" loop from Grand Canyon
33.3km
05:37
1,560m
1,560m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
146
runners
4. South Kaibab Trailhead – Skeleton Point loop from Grand Canyon Village
44.2km
07:21
1,890m
1,890m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
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89
runners
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
77
runners
6. Great Viewpoint – 3 Mile Resthouse loop from Grand Canyon
11.1km
02:04
650m
650m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
61
runners
7. Great Viewpoint – Bright Angel Trailhead loop from Grand Canyon Village
6.04km
01:07
330m
330m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
47
runners
8. Phantom Ranch – Silver Bridge loop from Grand Canyon Village
52.6km
09:01
2,270m
2,270m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
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41
runners
9. Hopi Point – Hermits Rest loop from Grand Canyon Village
17.6km
02:07
280m
290m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
34
runners
10. "Spiral Valley" – Bright Angel Trailhead loop from Grand Canyon Village
25.5km
04:40
1,360m
1,360m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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