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| Bright Angel Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | This trail is the "world's most famous footpath" (Washburn 1981). It is a wide pathway lined with rocks along much of its distance and groomed by a mini-bulldozer. Elevation change is 4,420 feet along this 9.5-mile trail. |
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| Grand Canyon National Park - Hiking In National Parks | | The canyon's overwhelming size and its intricate and colorful landscape makes it 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. Hiking and sightseeing are the most popular activities here. |
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| Kaibab National Forest - Hiking In National Forests | | Bordering both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon, the 1.6 million acres of the Kaibab has the distinction of being divided by one of Nature's greatest attractions. There are a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities available. |
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| Kanab Creek Wilderness Area - Hiking In Wilderness Areas | | The Kanab Creek Wilderness lies in the southwestern corner of the North Kaibab Ranger District and abuts the western edge of the Kaibab Plateau. A number of trails lead into this rather hostile environment but many are poorly marked and infrequently maintained. |
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| Navajo Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | This trail is an old Indian and sheepherding trail. This 12 miles trail has been rated as "moderate". |
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| Ranger Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | This trail is located within the Kanab Creek Wilderness. This is an easy to moderate 17 mile trail. |
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| Saddle Mountain Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This trail is located within the Saddle Mountain Wilderness. This six mile trail has been rated as "easy". |
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| Snake Gulch Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | This trail winds past multi-colored cliffs, red and yellow painted pictographs, and a few old homesteads. This 21.5 mile trail has been rated as "easy". |
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| South Canyon Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This scenic trail is located within the Saddle Mountain Wilderness. It measures 2.5 miles and has been rated as "easy". |
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| South Kiabab Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | 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. |
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| The Hermit Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles), Walking & Nature Trails, Backpacking Trails | | The difficult 9-mile trail is a route to the Hermit Rapids, some of the largest along the Colorado River. The hike begins at 6,640 feet elevation, and then descends to 2,400 feet. |
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| The South Kaibab Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Walking & Nature Trails, Backpacking Trails | | This trail leads north from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon along East Rim Drive to the Kaibab Suspension Bridge across the Colorado River. The trail twists and turns nearly six and a half miles descending 4,720 feet. |
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