My other friend, Justin Hepworth, eagerly responded that I could indeed make the trek to hike from the Grand Canyon's North Rim to its South Rim, or vice versa, and that he wanted to join in. Born ...

My other friend, Justin Hepworth, eagerly responded that I could indeed make the trek to hike from the Grand Canyon's North Rim to its South Rim, or vice versa, and that he wanted to join in. Born ...

Millions of people visit Grand Canyon National Park every year, but if you're there to hike instead of admiring the view, ...

Start from the North Kaibab Trail trailhead, about two miles north of the North Rim Visitor Center. At an elevation of over 8,000 feet, this spot can be cold in the morning; the trail starts in ...

The Grand Canyon's North Rim offers a peaceful alternative to the crowded South Rim. The South Rim has around 4 million visitors annually while the North Rim sees less than 1 million.

South Rim: About 230 miles north of Phoenix. North Rim: About 350 miles north of Phoenix. Open seasonally: The lodge and restaurants are closed Oct. 15-May 15.

The most common route, down the North Rim's North Kaibab Trail and up the South Rim's Bright Angel Trail, is 23.9 miles with an elevation loss of 5,850 feet followed by a gain of 4,460 feet.

Per the park service, most of the Grand Canyon’s estimated 5 million annual visitors visit the park’s South Rim. When it comes to maintenance, the Transcanyon Waterline is overdue.

This article originally appeared on My Grand Canyon. Hiking or running from the South Rim to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is one of those bucket list items that attracts those who ...

Turn north or south and you’ll encounter a pretty steep drop-off. So give your knees and lungs a break. Here are the best easy trails at Grand Canyon National Park (with a couple of moderate ones).