Grand Canyon Hikes

The Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic National Parks in the world, and there's a Grand Canyon hike for everyone. There are great hikes along the rim, down into the canyon, and even the epic "rim to rim" hike across the canyon. These trail guides will show you everything you need to know to hike the Grand Canyon safely. And don't forget to check out my "Grand Canyon Hiking Tips" page.

Name Distance Level Location Climb Dogs
Grand Canyon Rim to River Hike Guide17Very HardGrand Canyon Village4800Y
South Fork Trail to San Gorgonio Mountain19.5HardAngelus Oaks4700Y
Rim to Rim Grand Canyon Hike Guide21Very HardGrand Canyon Village6200Y
Hike Hermit Trail to Dripping Springs6.8HardGrand Canyon Village2600Y
South Rim Trail to Hermit's Rest8.6ModerateGrand Canyon Village830Y
Hike the Shoshone Point Trail2.2EasyGrand Canyon Village130Y
Ooh Ahh Point Hike1.8ModerateGrand Canyon Village600Y
Cedar Ridge Trail3ModerateGrand Canyon Village1200Y
Hike Skeleton Point6HardGrand Canyon Village2060Y
Grandview Trail To Horseshoe Mesa Hike6HardGrand Canyon Village2760Y
Hike 1.5 Mile Resthouse on the Bright Angel Trail3ModerateGrand Canyon Village1100Y
Hike 3 Mile Resthouse on the Bright Angel Trail6HardGrand Canyon Village2100Y
Indian Garden Hike9HardGrand Canyon Village3050Y
Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point Hike12.5HardGrand Canyon Village3200Y

Top Grand Canyon Hikes

Hike The South Kaibab Trail To Skeleton Point

I've hiked hundreds of miles in the Grand Canyon, and here are my top picks for hikes at all levels. Also, there are many trails in the Grand Canyon, and you could create hundreds of different routes. I'm only recommending day hikes that the National Parks Service also recommends. If you've got a lot of experience hiking in the Grand Canyon already, you'll be able to put your adventures together. These hikes are best suited for newer folks hiking in the Grand Canyon.

Best Grand Canyon Hikes

  1. Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point
  2. South Kaibab Trail to Skeleton Point
  3. Grandview Trail to Horseshoe Mesa
  4. Hermit Trail to Dripping Springs

Grand Canyon Hikes For Beginners

  1. Shoshone Point
  2. Ooh Ahh Point
  3. 1.5 Mile Resthouse

Grand Canyon Hikes Away From Crowds

  1. Grandview Trail to Horseshoe Mesa
  2. Hermit Trail to Dripping Springs
  3. Shoshone Point
  4. Rim Trail to Hermit's Rest

Grand Canyon Hikes For Families

  1. Shoshone Point
  2. Ooh Ahh Point