Grand Canyon Rim Trail (Village)
Continuous South Rim views of the Grand Canyon - the accessible way to experience it
The route
The line through Grand Canyon South Rim, Arizona, United States - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round
Sun and heat in summer, snow/ice in winter at 2,200 m
Open year-round; icy patches in winter; summer sun exposure. Confirm.
On the trail
Paved and gravel path along the canyon rim
Non-technical paved/gravel rim path
Signed Rim Trail with numbered shuttle stops
Long paved wheelchair-accessible stretches; shuttle buses are accessible
Very busy near the Village and viewpoints
Hop the free shuttle between stops; Hermit Road and Village sections
Getting there & staying
Grand Canyon Village; Hermits Rest and Kaibab/Rim shuttle routes
Free park shuttle serves the rim stops
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Grand Canyon Village; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Grand Canyon NP entry; no trail permit
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Unfenced rim edges in places, altitude, heat, ice
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.