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Tourists enjoying views of the Grand Canyon from one of the overlooks on the Rim Trail

Rim Trail

Distance: Up to 13 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Point-to-point

A hiker stands on a rock overlooking the Grand Canyon from the South Kaibab Trail

South Kaibab Trail

Distance: 6.6 miles (10.6 km) one way
Difficulty: Moderate
Type: Out and back

A view of a small waterfall on the North Kaibab Trail

North Kaibab Trail

Distance: 9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Difficulty: Strenuous
Type: Out and back

Light shines through cloudy skies, highlighting the cliffs above Clear Creek

Clear Creek Trail

Distance: 9.4 miles (15 km)
Difficulty: Moderate
Type: Out and back

A view of the Colorado River from its confluence with Boucher Creek

Boucher Trail

Distance: 10.8 miles (17.3 km)
Difficulty: Strenuous
Type: One way

A view of the Hermit Creek drainage from, with light pouring onto the redwall cliffs above and a sign that says "Hermit rapid" pointing down the drainage.

Hermit Trail

Distance: 9.7 miles (15.6 km) rim to river
Difficulty: Moderate
Type: Point to point

Turquoise Little Colorado River meets the mainstem Colorado river (green) in the Grand Canyon

Beamer Trail

Distance: 9.1 miles 
Difficulty: Strenuous
Type: One way

Fir and aspen trees line the Uncle Jim Trail

Uncle Jim Trail

Distance: 4.7 miles (7.6 km)
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Out and back

Mining relics on the Grandview Trail

Grandview Trail

Distance: 6.6 miles (10.6 km)
Difficulty: Moderate
Type: Out and back

A view of the wide part of the canyon called Furnace Flats visible from the Tanner Trail

Tanner Trail

Distance: 7.2 miles (11.6 km)
Difficulty: Strenuous
Type: Out and back

A view of the terraced cliffs in the Grand Canyon from the Widforss Trail

Widforss Trail

Distance: 9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Difficulty: Moderate
Type: Out and back

A woman hikes on the Escalante Route on red slopes with small green shrubs lining the trail

Escalante Route

Distance: 12 miles 
Difficulty: Strenuous
Type: One way

A colorful sunset compliments the spectacular formations of Cape Royal on the Grand Canyon's north rim.
Rick Goldwasser

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