Grand Canyon Hikes

The Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic National Parks in the world, and the good news is that there's a Grand Canyon hike for everyone. Whether you want to hike down to the bottom of the canyon, or whether a short flat hike along the rim away from the crowds is your thing, there's a hike for you. In this guide to Grand Canyon hiking, I'll give you my recommendations for the best hikes, some Grand Canyon hiking itineraries, and lots of Grand Canyon hiking and planning tips.Don't forget to check out my Grand Canyon hiking tips too!

Name	Distance	Level	Location	Climb	Dogs
Hike Hermit Trail to Dripping Springs	6.8	Hard	Grand Canyon Village	2600	N
South Rim Trail to Hermit’s Rest	8.6	Moderate	Grand Canyon Village	830	Y
South Rim Trail: Visitor’s Center to Bright Angel Trail Hike	3	Easy	Grand Canyon Village	-300	Y
South Rim Trail: Visitor’s Center to South Kaibab Trail Hike	2.8	Easy	Grand Canyon Village	180	Y
Hike the Shoshone Point Trail	2.2	Easy	Grand Canyon Village	130	N
Ooh Ahh Point Hike	1.8	Moderate	Grand Canyon Village	600	N
Hike South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge	3	Moderate	Grand Canyon Village	1200	N
Hike the South Kaibab Trail to Skeleton Point	6	Hard	Grand Canyon Village	2060	N
Grandview Trail To Horseshoe Mesa Hike	6	Hard	Grand Canyon Village	2760	N
Hike 1.5 Mile Resthouse on the Bright Angel Trail	3	Moderate	Grand Canyon Village	1100	N
Hike 3 Mile Resthouse on the Bright Angel Trail	6	Hard	Grand Canyon Village	2100	N
Hike Indian Garden (Grand Canyon) on the Bright Angel Trail	9	Hard	Grand Canyon Village	3050	N
Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point Hike	12.5	Hard	Grand Canyon Village	3200	N

Top Grand Canyon Hikes

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