Where to practice an individual sport Grand Canyon National Park

This steep trail begins south of Yaki Point, which can be reached by shuttle. It descends along a ridge and offers excellent views along the way. In fact, once you reach Cedar Point, you'll be rewarded with 360-degree views of the Grand Canyon. This is a very popular trail, so you're likely to run into people. It is best done from April to November. No water and little shade. Very high probability of freezing in winter. Animals are not allowed.

This trail connects Yavapai Point to Hermits Rest along the canyon rim, a distance of 21 km. It can be hiked from one end to the other or joined by any intermediate viewing area, as the road and shuttle buses are never far away. Most of the trail is paved and some sections are accessible. This is an excellent hike for viewing the interior canyon and for visitors who want an easy hike with minimal elevation gain. In winter, the surfaces can be slippery.

This steep trail begins west of Bright Angel Lodge and descends into the heart of the canyon along a gorge. It is certainly the most popular of the trails and the best designed. Indian Garden, our proposed end point, is a small oasis on the Tonto Plateau, 7.4 km and 933 m elevation gain from the trailhead. Very high probability of frost in winter. This trail is very well maintained and has water stations and toilets.

The trailhead is 3 km from the Grand Canyon Lodge and leads past Roaring Springs (where we suggest you turn around) to the Phantom Ranch hut and Bright Angel Creek. This is the only groomed trail from the North Rim down into the canyon. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to hike from the North Rim to the river and back in a day! If you have any doubts about your ability, just do the Coconino Overlook (2.4 km round trip) or the Supai Tunnel (6.5 km round trip).

Forestry hike to Widforss Point. You don't have to hike all the way to get great views. To get there, take the dirt road 400 m south of Cape Royal Road for 1.6 km to the trailhead parking lot. Like most North Rim trails, this hike crosses the plateau rather than skirting the ends of the canyon. At Widforss Point, you'll have a great view of buttes and side canyons. The path to the main viewpoint is shaded and nearly flat.

A trail anyone can do. This trail follows the canyon rim from the Grand Canyon Lodge to North Rim Campground. It also connects to the northern part of Bridle Path and the Backcountry Information Center. Although this trail is not difficult, be aware that some sections are very steep and go through forests and open country. Be aware that you may see hemiondeer and other wildlife!

Like the nearby Cape Royal Trail, the Cape Final Trail offers a nearly 270-degree view of the eastern Grand Canyon, with the advantage that the view is less obscured by trees. This trail is among the best views on the North Rim. To reach the highest point, you have to walk about two miles on an old forest trail, closed to all vehicles. A small parking area is provided at the trailhead, which is in a clearing in the pine woods 2.5 miles north of the end of the Cape Royal Road.