12.8 mi
Distance
200 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 26m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Rim Trail (South Rim) unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
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Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date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
- Mixed Surface
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.
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 · in or next to town
- 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
Highlights
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Verified from National Park Service public trails dataset
Trail centerline: National Park Service public trails dataset. Source ↗
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