The Best Hiking in North Rim

Although this hike can feasibly done in a day, it is highly recommended that you spend more than one day in this area and visit the falls as a side trip on a larger trip. The closest campsites to Ribbon Falls are Cottonwood Campground and the Bright Angel Campground at Phantom Ranch.  Ribbon Fal...

North Kaibab Trail to Redwall Bridge is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near North Rim, Arizona.

Rainbow Falls and Cottonwood Canyon via North Kaibab Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near North Rim, Arizona.

North Kaibab Trail to Colorado River is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near North Rim, Arizona.

Day 1 Start at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park at the North Kaibab Trail. You have 14 miles and 5,761 feet of elevation to descend to the Bright Angel Campground, so bring those trekking poles if you have bad knees (like myself). Along the North Kaibab Trail a few noteworthy trail m...

Coconino Overlook Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near North Rim, Arizona.

North Kaibab Trail to Supai Tunnel and Coconino Overlook is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near North Rim, Arizona.

Uncle Jim Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near North Rim, Arizona.

Tiyo Point Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near North Rim, Arizona.

Widforss Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Grand Canyon, Arizona.

Widforss Trail - Short Option is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near North Rim, Arizona.

Its name says it all; this panoramic viewpoint at the north rim of the Grand Canyon is sublime: of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe. For newcomers to the Grand Canyon, this view might just leave you speechless! A relatively few people get to experience P...

Transept Trail is out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near North Rim, Arizona.

The trailhead begins at the North Rim Lodge/Visitor Center that rests of the edge of the Grand Canyon and heads east until you reach Bright Angel Point a half mile later.  It's connected to the large outdoor patio where visitors are allowed to relax and enjoy a beer in the evening or cup of coffe...

Roosevelt Point Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near North Rim, Arizona.

Point Imperial is the highest point in the Grand Canyon, lying in the North Rim, at 8800ft and offering incredible views of staggered mountains. The trail itself is relatively easy.  If you're not acclimated to the elevation you'll feel short of breath, but beyond that it mostly takes you through...