Hike the Crown Jewel

0.5 mi or 0.8 km round trip

Set out on foot along a self-guided nature trail to reach Bright Angel Point, just a short walk from Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim. This easy, self-guided nature trail leads you to a spectacular view of the Canyon. Here you can see and hear the Roaring Springs more than 3,000 feet below the Rim. The hike is only a half mile long and takes 30 minutes to complete.

Notes: Paved Trail

3.0 mi or 4.8 km round trip

This trail follows the Rim from the Grand Canyon Lodge to the North Rim Campground

1.2 miles or 2 km one way

Connects the Grand Canyon Lodge with the North Kaibab Trailhead

Varies

The North Kaibab Trail is the only maintained trail in the canyon from the North Rim. This trail gives hikers an appreciation for the beauty and immense size of the canyon. It is one of the least visited trails at the North Rim, but is one of the most difficult, so please plan accordingly before heading out to the trailhead. 

• Coconino Overlook (1.5 miles), or Supai Tunnel (4 miles). Each trail will give you great views and appreciation of the Grand Canyon
• Roaring Springs is an extremely strenuous hiking trail and takes a full day (9.4 miles round trip)

Notes: Do not attempt to hike from the Rim to the River and back in one day.

10 miles or 16km one way

The Ken Patrick Trail takes you on a winding trip through the forest and along the Rim from Point Imperial to the North Kaibab Trail parking area. This is an exceedingly long hike that is 20 miles round trip and will take hikers about 12 hours to complete.

5.0 miles or 8 km round trip

The Uncle Jim Trail winds through the alpine forest to a point overlooking the canyon and the North Kaibab Trail switchbacks. It begins at the North Kaibab Trail parking lot. It is a decent hike that is five miles long and should take around three hours to complete.

10 miles or 16km round trip

Blending Forest and canyon scenery, the Widforss Trail starts at the Widforss Trail parking area. This is a longer hike that is 10 miles long, round trip, and will take about 4 to 5 hours total to complete.

0.6 miles or 1km round trip

Enjoy the views of the canyon, Angel’s Window and the Colorado River.

Notes: Paved Trail

1.0 mile or 1.6 km round trip

Follow the path down a forested ravine to a chest-high boulder under a large overhang. The springs are on the cliff side of the boulder

Notes: Please do not drink spring water

4.0 miles or 6.4km roundtrip

Views of the Canyon

0.2 miles or 0.3km round trip

Follow the secluded woodland loop and enjoy views of the Grand Canyon

4.0 miles or 6.4km roundtrip

Passes through the areas affected by the 2000 Outlet Fire and ends at the north boundary of the park.