| Hiking In National Forests |
| | Kaibab National Forest | | Bordering both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon, the 1.6 million acres of the Kaibab National Forest has the distinction of being divided by one of Nature's greatest attractions. Opportunities for recreation abound, including developed facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, viewpoints and snow sports. Over 300 miles of trails, some clinging to the rims of the Grand Canyon, allow you to step off the beaten path into uncrowded landscapes. | |
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| Hiking In National Parks |
| | Grand Canyon National Park | | The Grand Canyon's overwhelming size and its intricate and colorful landscape makes Grand Canyon National Park without question one of the seven marvels of the natural world. While it is not the deepest canyon in the world, it is unmatched throughout the world for the vistas it offers to visitors. | |
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| Hiking In Wilderness Areas |
| | Sycamore Canyon Wilderness | | Sycamore Canyon Wilderness covers 55,937 acres of cliffs and pinnacles, offering visitors hiking, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities. | |
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| Long Trails (9+ miles) |
| | Beale Wagon Road Historic Trail | | This trail was one of the three major routes to California prior to the Civil War. This 19.5-mile route is open to hikers and horseback riders and is considered moderately difficult. Portions of the trail are open to mountain bikers. | |
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| | Sycamore Rim Trail | | This 11-mile one-way trail has been rated as "easy-moderate". It typically takes 5-6 hours to complete the trail. The Sycamore Falls Trailhead was added during the summer of 1988 to accommodate hikers along the Sycamore Rim Trail and climbers using the Sycamore Falls area. | |
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| Medium Trails (4-8 miles) |
| | Benham Trail | | This trail starts in ponderosa pine and oak thickets, and climbs into the mixed conifer forest on Bill Williams Mountain. This 4.5-mile trail ranges in elevation from 7,265 to 9,256 feet, and should be considered moderately difficult. | |
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| | Bill Williams Mountain Trail | | Bill Williams Mountain Trail starts in ponderosa pine and oak thickets. At several places on the trail, the hiker has a good view of the valley below and the peaks in the distance. It measures 4.0 miles and has been rated as "moderate." It is available to hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. | |
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| | Bull Basin Trail | | Ascending Kendrick Mountain's north slope, it switchbacks up to a large meadow. The trail then turns south along a rocky ridge to a flat area where there is a spring, and on to the old Kendrick Lookout Cabin. Most of this trail is within the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness. It measures 4.5 miles and has been rated as "moderate". | |
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| | Kendrick Mountain Trail | | Just below the mountain's summit, there is an old cabin. This is the old lookout cabin, built in the early 1900s and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This trail is located within the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness and is available for hikers and horseback riders. It measures 4.0 miles and has been rated as "moderate." | |
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| | Keyhole Sink Trail | | Keyhole Sink Trail provides an easy pathway to a box canyon where prehistoric residents left their mark carved into the canyon's gray volcanic walls. It measures 1.0 miles, one-way, and has been rated as "easy." Hikers, skiers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders are welcome on this trail. | |
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| | Pumpkin Trail | | The entire hike is within the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness. It measures 5.5 miles and has been rated as "moderate". | |
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| | South Kiabab Trail | | Elevation change from rim to river is 4620 feet, along a 6 mile trail. There is no water available and little shade on this trail. Access is at the south rim of the Grand Canyon National Park. | |
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| Organizations |
| | Arizona Trail Association | | The Arizona Trail Association is a membership organization, seeking active supporters of the Arizona Trail, coordinating volunteers, and providing other essential services to the Arizona Trail project. |
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| Short Trails (1-3 miles) |
| | Bixler Saddle Trail | | Bixler Saddle Trail wanders through rock formations along the west slope of Bill Williams Mountain. It provides views of the forested slopes and the broad grasslands to the west and south. The trail measures 2.0 miles, one-way, and has been rated as moderate. It is open to hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. | |
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| | Dogtown Lake Trail | | Dogtown Lake Trail provides visitors a pleasant route for a stroll around Dogtown Lake. It measures 1.8 miles and has been rated as "easy." The trail is open to hikers only. | |
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| | Summit Mountain Trail | | Summit Mountain Trail is a hike to near the top of Summit Mountain where visitors can enjoy expansive views. It measures 1.0 miles and has been rated as moderate and is available for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. | |
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