Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 19, 2025

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Grand Canyon National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.88 km

View of the Grand Canyon from Rim Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice short hike with many impressive views of the canyon. Actually, the entire stretched is a highlight. Good parking is available at the car park "C + D" from …

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3.44 km

Hopi House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Hopi House was originally designed to showcase Native American art and crafts. Designed by architect Mary Colter and built in 1905, it resembles a traditional Hopi dwelling, reflecting the …

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4.24 km

Grand Canyon National Park Wildlife Viewing

Highlight • Natural

The Grand Canyon National Park features the stunning geologic formation, its vegetation, rivers, and many species of wild animals. The Bighorn Sheeper, the Elk, Mule Deers, Squirells, Ringtails, Mountian Lions, …

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4.39 km

Tunnel on the Bright Angel Trail

Highlight • Structure

This is a cool tunnel cut through the rock of one of the canyon's ridges that you get to walk through while hiking the Bright Angel Trail. Once you pass …

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5.59 km

Bright Angel Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is where the Bright Angel Trail's switchbacks begin—a strategic spot offering stunning views of the canyon and its towering walls surrounding the trail. From here, you can choose between …

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6.70 km

1.5-Mile Resthouse

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the first rest house (toilets) if you hike down from the South Rim. There are rest houses at 1.5 miles, 3 miles and at Indian Garden with potable …

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8.64 km

View of the Grand Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

When climbing out of the canyon, it's worth taking a look back at what you've already accomplished.

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10.8 km

View of the Grand Canyon

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If you are in the area, you should definitely do this hike. You can see the canyon all day long, even from the white below, and you can observe the …

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18.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

2.21 km

2.07 km

225 m

209 m

136 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

3.06 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,130 m)

Lowest point (1,240 m)

Weather

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Thursday 25 December

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