How do you choose? At From Arizona, you can travel 71 miles 1-hour minute drive from Kingman and miles 2 hours, minute drive from Lake Havasu, Arizona. The South Rim on the south side of the Grand Canyon is just under an hour and a half drive at 79 miles from Flagstaff, Arizona. Phoenix, Arizona, is a bit further away at miles for a little under a four-hour drive.
Both rims offer walking and hiking trails delivering the grandeur of the canyon on foot. The South Rim has ample hiking trails, most very challenging. Some hikers welcome the challenge of these trails, but be aware people with a fear of heights can find them intimidating as trails can become narrow with exposed sections. Our family-owned and operated inn feels different from other Sedona hotels because it is.
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Travel by Tour Trekker and transform your trip into the experience of a lifetime, creating memories of the history, geology and more from expert guides. Our professi … More. Choose from a variety of Helicopter Tours, whether you have 1 hour or several to see the Grand Canyon.
Bright Angel Trail Day Hike Tour Our Bright Angel Trail day hike offers a tour with many options for length and difficulty, and it has shade, water and bathrooms roughly every 1. On the longer side, we can hike to Plateau Point which is a wonderful option for the fittest and most adventurous of visitor … More. Our Bright Angel Trail day hike offers a tour with many options for length and difficulty, and it has shade, water and bathrooms roughly every 1. On the longer side, we can hike to Plateau Point which is a wonderful option for the fittest and most adventurous of visitors.
And on the shorter side, we can hike to one of the rest houses for a moderate, stunningly beautiful hike. So for families, couples, and solo travelers, of an adventure and fitness level, this hike has a lot to offer! Take a hop-on, hop-off bus tour along the edge of the canyon, stopping at highlights like Eagle Point, Guano Point and Hualapai Cowboy Ranch. Optional trip upgra … More.
Optional trip upgrades including a helicopter flight or access to the Skywalk viewing platform are also available. We will show you the best of the South Rim by pointing out amazing landmarks, teaching you about the history and geology of the G … More. We will show you the best of the South Rim by pointing out amazing landmarks, teaching you about the history and geology of the Grand Canyon, and helping you vastly increase the safety of your hike with expert guidance and preparation.
Enjoy a wonderful picnic lunch, tasty snacks, excellent gear and passionate, educated, professional guides! Try this exciting helicopter tour. Take in the breathtaking views from the overlooks at Eagle Point and Guano Point.
As added options, visit t … More. This historic train enables you to experience the Wild West as the train that gets held up every day by robbers, who are really actors, but is saved by the sheriff. It has a host of historic and contemporary lodges and hotels, camping areas, restaurants, miles of paved and dirt paths and museums that make going to the South Rim an unforgettable time. Architect Mary Colter helped design the interiors or exteriors of places like Hopi House and Bright Angel Lodge, and you will notice how she used natural and cultural materials native to the region to create unique spaces.
At the time, during the early part of the 20th century, this was considered visionary. Others at the time were still imitating the architecture of Europe.
The South Rim has a lot to do as it is home to engaging museums and visitor centers that have taken time to tell stories of the Grand Canyon in imaginative ways. You also can rent bikes from Bright Angel Bicycles and ride along the trails lining the rim. Otherwise, explore the canyon via mule. The stables are located right near the the train station. It also is located relatively close to some amazing towns and sights, making the road trip to the Grand Canyon just as interesting as the park itself.
The South Rim is located 60 miles north of Williams, Ariz. Williams is one of the towns that thrived along Rte.
Today, it is a bustling historic tourist town that manages to keep the Rte. Stroll down its historic main street to check out old neon signs, funky restaurants and coffee shops and the Grand Canyon Brewery.
The university town of Flagstaff sits just 80 miles southeast of the South Rim. Home of the University of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff has a wonderful laid-back vibe with a thriving historic downtown.
Perched slightly above the downtown sits the Lowell Observatory where on Feb. If you want to avoid the worst of the crowds, you'll want to visit early in the morning, or later in the day but probably not at sunset, as certain viewpoints get busy again.
Or visit in the off-season, like in the winter , when there are fewer visitors. Smackdown winner: North Rim , because it's much less crazy. At the North Rim , there are actually a large number of hiking options, many of which include forest trails and lead to canyon viewpoints. Some of these shorter rim hikes include:. In order to hike all the way down to the bottom of the canyon, you need multiple days.
But you can take a shorter hike on this trail to the Coconino Overlook 1. While many of the North Rim trails are forested, at the South Rim you'll find trails that follow the canyon rim or travel down into it.
But the trails that go down into the canyon are steep and strenuous, and are not loop trails. Day hikes on the South Rim are tougher, and require you to choose to hike just a portion of longer trails.
It's worth noting that you CAN hike at the South Rim during the winter months, but you'll want to be prepared with proper footwear to hike on snow and ice, as the National Park Service does not treat the trails. Smackdown winner: Draw , because while the South Rim trails have better views, the North Rim trails offer a wider variety for all hiking levels. The price to enter Grand Canyon National Park is the same no matter where you enter.
However, some prices of popular activities differ from rim to rim. These mule trips do not go to the bottom of the canyon, but still take you beyond the rim. Because the South Rim is much more popular, prices for some activities as well as lodging and food may tend to be a bit higher. Smackdown winner: North Rim , because less demand means lower prices. Okay, so, going by these broad categories, the South Rim actually came close to winning.
But, you know what? I actually liked the North Rim a lot, too, simply because it was so much less crowded and more natural. For me, the sheer number of viewpoints at the South Rim and the number of people at them was overwhelming.
I felt so rushed. I felt like all the other tourists, simply jumping out of my car to take some photos, and then dashing on to the next spot.
At the North Rim, however, you can easily visit all the viewpoints in a day, and spend some time relaxing and just enjoying the view. And, to me, that sounds much more appealing. Take a couple of days. Take your time. You step onto the road, and, if you don't keep your feet, there's no telling where you might get swept off to.
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