by Ellen Heyn, Communications Associate
The Grand Canyon’s South Rim attracts 90 percent of park visitors, but you can break away from the crowds on these North Rim hikes. Your reward for driving the extra 212 miles to the North Rim includes secluded forests, alpine meadows, and less-crowded trails into the inner canyon.
The North Rim opens May 15, so start planning your trip now!
North Kaibab to Roaring Springs
A strenuous hike down the first few miles of the North Kaibab trail takes you to Roaring Springs, the water source for both the North and South Rims of Grand Canyon. It drops through several rock layers and provides a glimpse of the inner canyon. Get prepared ›
Ken Patrick Trail
Warm up your hiking legs while getting a taste of the North Rim on the section of the Ken Patrick trail between Cape Royal Road and Point Imperial. Enjoy views of the San Francisco Peaks, Little Colorado River Gorge, and Marble Canyon. See the views ›
Widforss Trail
This trail is named for artist Gunnar Widforss who painted the Grand Canyon in the 1920s and 1930s. The trail goes around the head of 4,000-foot-deep Transept Canyon, through a typical North Rim forest, and ends near Widforss Point. Check it out ›
