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Active Things to Do in Grand Canyon National Park

    • Grandview Trail - Grand Canyon National Park
      • 1. Grandview Trail

      • Strenuous trail offers spectacular views
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        • South Rim
      • Nile Expert Tip: Experienced hikers should take this rocky but rewarding trail. Bring your own water, as none is available...
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    • Hermit Trail - Grand Canyon National Park
      • 2. Hermit Trail

      • Trailway to Dripping Springs
        • Hiking
        • South Rim
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    • Havasupai Falls - Grand Canyon National Park
      • 3. Havasupai Falls

      • Stunning blue-green waterfalls on the Havasupai reservation
        • Hiking
        • Grand Canyon
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    • North Kaibab Trail - Grand Canyon National Park
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    • South Kaibab Trail - Grand Canyon National Park
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    • Bright Angel Trail - Grand Canyon National Park
      • 6. Bright Angel Trail

      • Popular South Rim trail for walkers and mule riders
        • Hiking
        • South Rim
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    • Tanner Trail - Grand Canyon National Park
      • 7. Tanner Trail

      • Experienced hikers only
        • Hiking
        • South Rim
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    • Clear Creek Trail - Grand Canyon National Park
    • Boucher Trail - Grand Canyon National Park
      • 9. Boucher Trail

      • Wilderness trail to Boucher Rapids
        • Hiking
        • South Rim
    • South Bass Trail - Grand Canyon National Park
      • 10. South Bass Trail

      • From the south rim through Bass Canyon
        • Hiking
        • South Rim
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  • Of all the things to do at Grand Canyon National Park, one of the most rewarding is simply staying still long enough to absorb the grandeur and sweep of this remarkable natural wonder. Once you've caught your breath, you'll want to explore the iconic lookout points, extensive trail system, visitor centers and, if you have time left over, the various tourist shops dedicated to regional Southwest kitsch you'll find outside the park gates. There is no shortage of things to do at the Grand Canyon, and depending on the season, weather, and amount of time you have to spend, your visit can be alternately exciting, relaxing, exhausting, or frustrating. Plan ahead to avoid stifling summer crowds and temperatures.

    For classic Grand Canyon hiking, Bright Angel Trail, the park's most highly-trafficked path into the canyon, is used by both walkers and the park's famed mules. Don't let its popularity fool you into thinking this South Rim hike is a breeze: Bright Angel Trail can be quite strenuous and steep at times, and it will take nearly twice as long coming up than it did to hike down. But its accessibility and stunning views from the inner canyon make Bright Angel Trail a top park attraction.

    For an exquisite taste of canyon solitude, we recommend making the trip to the remote, far less visited North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Toroweap Overlook, 3,000 feet above the Colorado River, is about 60 miles from nearby Fredonia, Arizona, and well worth the drive. A long drive down a rough and dusty road will reward you with sweeping, cliffside views at one of the most dramatic overlooks in the entire park.

    To really get your blood pumping, reserve your spot on one of several commercial watercraft and take an unforgettable ride down the Colorado River.

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