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The Rim Trail

  • June 21, 2003
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Ralamepl from New Iberia, Louisiana
We hiked a good portion of the 11 miles of the south rim available to tourists by bus. When tired after 5 miles or so (it was hot), we hopped the bus and finished the tour from the bus. Fantastic views all around the canyon. The east rim is not as impressive as the south and western rim.

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Rim to Rim to Rim

  • April 10, 2002
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Eric_ from Cave Creek, Arizona
Rim to Rim to Rim

The trip is beyond words. The size of the Canyon doesn't become evident until you start to hike in. The trails are very well maintained, but it still amazes me on how open the trails are in some places. I'm not big on heights, and some portions of the trails give you the opportunity to experience being on the edge of a 100ft+ drop, with nothing to stop you, not even a hand rail.

Rim to Rim to Rim is a lot of miles and has huge elevation changes, but I will contend that if your feet are in good shape, and you are in reasonable health, it is a trip you can make. The main failure mode of the Canyon, are problems with repetitive injuries (knees) or blisters. Most people can usually overcome being "tired".

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The Rim Trail

  • March 15, 2002
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Klompie from Miami, Florida
The Rim Trail is an easy trail that gives you quiet views of the inner canyon. Do expect many tourists, so you will not be the only one admiring the views. It is a great trail though for a first impression of the Grand Canyon and is the perfect way to experience the Canyon without having to worry about the problems connected with hiking in the inner canyon. If you get tired after a while, you can use the free shuttle service which runs along Hermit Road, parallel to the trail.

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The Rim Trail

  • July 13, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Harris from Boston, Massachusetts
Face it: the Grand Canyon is tourist-ridden, and this does detract from the experience. However, the Rim Trail provides an opportunity to leave the rest of civilization behind and see the canyon as it should be seen. My husband and I hiked between Hopi and Mohave points, which I believe was a little under a mile. It was difficult at times (we even had to leave the trail and climb back to the road when it got particularly scary), but it's worth the views you will see. For those who are not too adventurous, this is a great way to see the canyon.

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The Rim Trail

  • May 11, 2001
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Stella from Brooklyn, New York
The Rim Trail

The Rim Trail is not so much a trail as it is a paved pathway offering introductory views of the canyon from behind the security of an iron railing. This "trail" is best for children and adults who are not physically prepared for strenuous hikes into the canyon. The shuttle buses that provide transportation to the starting points of the many trails stop at various lookouts along The Rim Trail. From Hermit Road, you can visit Powell Point, a memorial to the civil war veteran John Wesley Powell and a view of one of the remaining mines in the canyon, Orphan Mine.

After a dinner including taco soup and rainbow trout at the Arizona Steakhouse, you can walk back to Yavapai Lodge along some parts of The Rim Trail. Getting lost, however, is likely- those stars are distracting.

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