2.8 mi
Distance
5,781 ft
Elev. Gain
9h 53m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Rim to Rim (South to North) is a point-to-point trail in Grand Canyon National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Coconino County, Arizona. It is 2.8 miles long and gains 5,781 feet. The surface is rock. The nearest town is Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date
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Hazards & Warnings
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Rock
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
- Day hiking information and extended day-hike SUP
National Park Service
Source of truth
- Grand Canyon pets
National Park Service
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Grand Canyon Village, AZ · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Coconino County, AZ
- Jurisdiction:
- Grand Canyon National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:928-638-7888
- Address:20 South Entrance Road · Grand Canyon, AZ · 86023
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
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