Cycle along the rim of the Grand Canyon on a paved path that’s closed to cars.
Roads, trails, and greenways with bucket-list views over the Grand Canyon.
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The Grand Canyon is an indisputable bucket-list destination for hiking and backpacking, but it's not so well known for wheeled recreation. While it’s true that no trails for bicycles exist within the canyon, that’s no reason to leave your bike at home when visiting this national park. Certain roads and trails along the canyon rim are open to bikes, providing riding opportunities like nowhere else on Earth. At more than 7,000 feet elevation on the rim, you’ll breathe in thin air and gaze over the immense gorge unfolding below. Road rides, paved paths, and dirt singletrack all exist at the Grand Canyon... you just have to know where to go.
Here are the best places to ride a bike, both inside and outside Grand Canyon National Park. The list contains something for all types of riders: mountain biking, road cycling, and leisurely rides on greenway paths. If you are debating whether or not to bring your bike to the Grand Canyon, let these ride descriptions decide for you. Even if you don’t have one, you can rent beginner-friendly bikes near the South Rim visitor center.
Cycle along the rim of the Grand Canyon on a paved path that’s closed to cars.
Road ride along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Shady path on the North Rim that is open to pets and bikes.
Superb singletrack along the rim of the Grand Canyon.
What better way to finish a ride on the Arizona Trail than on the edge of one of the seven natural wonders of the world?
Along the Arizona Trail between Grand Canyon and the Utah state line you’ll discover outstanding singletrack, phenomenal views, and beautiful forests and meadows that seldom see human visitors.
A beginner-friendly bike tour of the South Rim with campground access, restrooms, and drinking water available.
A developed Greenway Trail connecting the town of Tusayan to the South Rim Visitor Center.