Greenway / South Rim Loop
An easy running tour of the South Rim with campground access, restrooms, and drinking water available.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 118 m
- Descent
- 118 m
Trail Running in Grand Canyon National Park
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Trail Running Routes in Grand Canyon National Park
Tusayan Greenway
A developed Greenway Trail connecting the town of Tusayan to the South Rim Visitor Center.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 187 m
- Descent
- 45 m
Dripping Springs
An out-and-back trail run to a year-round spring.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 737 m
- Descent
- 737 m
Hermit Trail
A lesser-visited path to the Colorado River, often chosen for shorter out-and-back runs.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Grandview Trail Loop
An ~11 mile trail running loop around Horseshoe Mesa with massive elevation gain.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Uncle Jim Trail
A beautiful trail run on the North Rim with commanding views from Uncle Jim Point.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 232 m
- Descent
- 232 m
South Kaibab-Tonto-Bright Angel
A epic trail run that can be shuttled or completed as a loop utilizing the South Rim Trail.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
South Rim Trail
An easy trail traversing the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 315 m
- Descent
- 477 m
Trail Running Guidebooks in Grand Canyon National Park
11 routes · Trail Running
Classic Trail Runs of the Grand Canyon
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