First Time Hiking this Area?
As we prepare you for your first ever Rim to Rim experience, we will hike south rim to north rim only.
Here's why:
Direct access to the trailhead therefore starting the trek by 5am most days.
It's important to get an early start to complete your 7 mile decent to the base of the canyon, protecting yourself from potential life threatening heat. Although there is more climbing on this routing, it's spread out over a longer distance, making the climb slow and steady.
The last 4 miles of the climb, you will have increase tree coverage and shade - again giving you some relief from the hottest part of the day.
Arriving at the North Rim is a much more peaceful experience, surrounded by the pine forest as you complete your on the North Rim.
Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Itineraries
While you might have thought the toughest thing about this hike is the distance and climbing, it's not. It's actually booking your accommodation. But we've got you covered.
We will take care of your transportation and accommodations.
About this Area
Rim to Rim Isn’t Just a Hike—It’s a Journey You’ll Never Forget
Hiking the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim is a must do. It's an iconic, spectacular and very challenging experience that most people will never be able to experience.
Over our 15+ years of training others to hike Rim to Rim, we have met people of all shapes, sizes and athletic abilities conqueror one of the most amazing experiences of their life.
We have learned the do's and the do not, tips and best practices to make this one of the most memorable experiences of your life. We always say, you are going to make a memory, so make it a good one!
We are going to give you all the information you need to know so that you can check off one of the wonders of the world & experience what so many physically cannot.
Your journey will begin a months before stepping foot on the trail. You are about to embark on one of the hardest events you will train for, so make it a good one by properly preparing.
What is the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim?
Although there are many ways to hike from rim-to-rim in the Grand Canyon, a "rim-to-rim" hike means hiking from the south rim to north rim or the north rim to south rim in ONE day.