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Discover the wonderful trails of the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on a private day hike. Choose to experience the South Kaibab Trail where you will enjoy a 3/4 mile hike out to Ooh Aah Point followed by a South Rim sightseeing tour to various viewpoints along the rim.
Or you can choose a full-day interpretive hike on a trail chosen with the principles of “safety, fun, and learning” by your guide with input from your private group. Common trails include Bright Angel, South Kaibab, Grandview, and the Hermit trails.
Start with pickup from your hotel in Flagstaff, Williams, Tusayan, Valle, and Grand Canyon Village. Enjoy a scenic drive to the Grand Canyon South Rim where there will be a short orientation before beginning the hike.
If you choose to go above and below the Rim, you can discover the following:
South Kaibab Trail - A well-maintained corridor trail offers spectacular views of the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon Village - This section of the park contains a number of historic buildings, the Grand Canyon Railway Station, shops, and restaurants.
Yavapai Point - Enjoy the expansive view of the Grand Canyon and discover Mary Colter's Yavapai Observation Station.
Mather Point - Visit two narrow, railed overlooks built on projecting rocks beside the Visitor Center.
Grandview Point - This viewpoint is reached by a one-mile side road, that juts out on a peninsula providing expansive views of the Grand Canyon.
Moran Point - Discover far-reaching views along a wide section of the Grand Canyon, approximately between river miles 87 and 72. The point is due south of Cape Royal on the North Rim.
Tusayan Ruins - Visit the Tusayan Ruins and Museum and learn more about the native peoples of the region.
Lipan Point - Admire the mighty Colorado River from this viewpoint, which is amongst the most popular in the area.
Desert View - This is the easternmost viewpoint at Grand Canyon National Park and is home to Mary Colter's historic Desert View Watchtower.