The best running trails in the Kaibab Plateau

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Running in the Kaibab Plateau is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Kaibab Plateau—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Bright Angel Trail to Havasupai Gardens Campground — South Rim	Expert 02:53 15.1km
Grand Canyon Rim Trail — South Rim	Expert 04:08 34.1km
South Kaibab Trailhead – "Spiral Valley" loop from Grand Canyon	Expert 05:37 33.3km
Grand Canyon Visitor Center – Mather Point (Mather Overlook) loop from Grand Canyon Village	Intermediate 00:56 8.91km
Phantom Ranch – South Kaibab Trailhead loop from Grand Canyon Village	Expert 07:24 43.8km
Bright Angel Trailhead – Great Viewpoint loop from Grand Canyon	Expert 02:05 11.3km
Great Viewpoint – Bright Angel Trailhead loop from Grand Canyon Village	Expert 01:07 6.04km
Bright Angel Trailhead – Hopi Point loop from Grand Canyon	Expert 01:00 8.16km
Great Viewpoint – "Spiral Valley" loop from Grand Canyon Village	Expert 04:39 25.5km

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Bright Angel Trail to Havasupai Gardens Campground — South Rim
02:53
15.1km
11:28/km
930m
930m
Expert
63
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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2
Grand Canyon Rim Trail — South Rim
04:08
34.1km
7:16/km
530m
530m
Expert
4.0
(1)
15
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
South Kaibab Trailhead – "Spiral Valley" loop from Grand Canyon
05:37
33.3km
10:07/km
1,560m
1,560m
Expert
148
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4
Grand Canyon Visitor Center – Mather Point (Mather Overlook) loop from Grand Canyon Village
00:56
8.91km
6:19/km
100m
110m
Intermediate
5.0
(3)
89
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Phantom Ranch – South Kaibab Trailhead loop from Grand Canyon Village
07:24
43.8km
10:08/km
1,890m
1,890m
Expert
143
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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6
Bright Angel Trailhead – Great Viewpoint loop from Grand Canyon
02:05
11.3km
11:00/km
650m
650m
Expert
62
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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7
Great Viewpoint – Bright Angel Trailhead loop from Grand Canyon Village
01:07
6.04km
11:01/km
330m
330m
Expert
60
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Bright Angel Trailhead – Hopi Point loop from Grand Canyon
01:00
8.16km
7:25/km
130m
130m
Expert
5.0
(1)
50
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Great Viewpoint – "Spiral Valley" loop from Grand Canyon Village
04:39
25.5km
10:58/km
1,360m
1,360m
Expert
34
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.