Hiking | Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Hike
Hype:
On this epic Grand Canyon hike, you’ll leave from the North Kaibab Trail on the North Rim, challenging your personal limits as you descend 14.3 miles and 6,000 feet to the bottom of the canyon before connecting with the Bright Angel Trail and climbing 4,500 feet and 9.6 miles back out again to the South Rim.
Trail Condition: Class 2 (Trail may have tree roots or rocks jutting out. Navigation skills may consist of following rock cairns and choosing turns at junctions. Elevation gains may be more substantial.)
Time: 1-2 days
Length: 24 miles one-way
Elevation Gain: -6,000 ft / +4,500 ft
Fees: Admission
Recommended Ages:
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 | 4-11 |
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 | 20-49 |
 | 50-69 |
 | 70+ |
Recommended Months to Visit:
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By Tara Dye
Tara Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Marci Parker,
Hiking Trails
Potable Water
Rivers and Streams
Desert
Marked Trails
Road Access is Paved
Access Road is 2WD Accessible
Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
Wildflowers and Vegitation
Wildlife and Birding
