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OSM map layer · LineString
36.06, -112.15 · rel 2856431
36.06, -112.15 · rel 2856431
Rim Trail
20,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Arizona · 36.06°N ·
112.15°W
20,6km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
16
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
16× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
16× viewpoint
3× Attraction
1× summit
Mather Point
viewpoint ·
on the route
20,6 km
100%
Bright Angel Trailhead
viewpoint ·
on the route
20,6 km
100%
Pima Point
viewpoint ·
on the route
20,6 km
100%
The Abyss
viewpoint ·
on the route
20,6 km
100%
Pipecreek Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
20,6 km
100%
Hopi Point
viewpoint ·
on the route
20,6 km
100%
Grand Canyon
Attraction ·
on the route
20,6 km
100%
Monument Creek Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
20,6 km
100%
Grand Canyon South Rim
Attraction ·
on the route
20,6 km
100%
Yavapai Point
viewpoint ·
on the route
20,6 km
100%
Mary Jane Coulter Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
20,6 km
100%
Pima point
viewpoint ·
on the route
20,6 km
100%
Mather Point Amphitheatre
viewpoint ·
on the route
20,6 km
100%
Lookout terrace
viewpoint ·
on the route
20,6 km
100%
Trailview Overlook
viewpoint ·
44 m off route
20,6 km
100%
Grandeur Point
summit ·
59 m off route
20,6 km
100%
Mohave Point
viewpoint ·
89 m off route
20,6 km
100%
Grand Canyon
Attraction ·
143 m off route
20,6 km
100%
Powell Point
viewpoint ·
154 m off route
20,6 km
100%
Maricopa Point
viewpoint ·
171 m off route
20,6 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Rim Trail is 20.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rim Trail takes approximately 5h 8min to complete.
No, Rim Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Rim Trail starts near coordinates 36.0528, -112.0837.
Rim Trail is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Rim Trail is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.