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Rim Trail (Grand Canyon National Park)

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Rim Trail (Grand Canyon National Park)

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    1. Visitor Center & Mather Point to Bright Angel Trailhead via Rim Trail — Grand Canyon National Park

    9.77km

    02:38

    120m

    120m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    September 13, 2024

    The Rim Trail stretches 13 miles from the South Kaibab Trailhead to Hermits Rest, offering a mostly paved, very well-defined trail. The trail is mostly flat and ideal for an easy hike. The views into the Grand Canyon are unbeatable, and there are shaded areas to take advantage of in hot weather. In winter, surfaces may be slippery or icy, so traction devices are recommended, and summer brings the risk of lightning during thunderstorms. Leashed pets are allowed on the trail but not on park shuttle buses. The trail is wheelchair accessible from Lookout Studio to the South Kaibab Trailhead, with dirt sections west of Bright Angel Lodge.

      June 16, 2019

      We experienced the sunset at Lipan Point. Sunset is not as impressive on the side of the Grand Canyon as the side is illuminated by the sun you're standing on.

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        December 13, 2017

        the best point for the sunset.

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          Distance 927 m

          Uphill 20 m

          Downhill 30 m

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          Location: Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, Arizona, United States

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