Rim Trail

#1 Grand Canyon Village Grand Canyon Village is the most popular entryway into the park and, as such, often suffers from heavy crowds during the peak seasons in spring, summer and fall. But there ... Read more » Grand Canyon NPS / Flickr

#2 North Rim The North Rim has a reputation for its rugged, isolated trails, its sparse facilities and a lack of appeal in the eyes of the tourist mainstream. However, this reputation is ... Read more » janetteasche / Getty Images

#3 Bright Angel Trail Take this steep trail, which starts just west of the Bright Angel Lodge in Grand Canyon Village, to Plateau Point for some great views of the river. But you should ... Read more » mark_donoher / Flickr

#4 Rim Trail While the Grand Canyon Village has plenty to offer visitors, make sure you don't ignore the rest of the South Rim. The Rim Trail is one of the most ... Read more » Fundenburg / Flickr

#5 North Kaibab Trail If you've chosen to explore the North Rim, the North Kaibab Trail is the area's premier hike. The trail leads all the way to the Colorado River, and ... Read more » bloodredrapture / Flickr

#6 Havasu Falls Lauded by travelers as one of the most beautiful sights in the Grand Canyon, Havasu Falls is a desert oasis, complete with crystal blue waterways and gushing falls that add ... Read more » anirav / iStockphoto.com

#7 Colorado River Rafting To see the Grand Canyon from a different point of view, consider taking a rafting trip down the Colorado River. If you're not up for an adventurous whitewater experience ... Read more » MolallaRiverCowboy / Flickr

#8 Grand Canyon Skywalk One of the more controversial additions to the Grand Canyon's surroundings, the Grand Canyon Skywalk is a large, semi-circular bridge with a transparent glass floors, allowing tourists to walk ... Read more » rajiwishwa / Flickr

#9 Grand Canyon Railway Built in the late 1800s, this historic railroad was originally used to transport ore from the Anita mines, which sit just north of Williams, Arizona. The railway began traveling to ... Read more » http2007 / Flickr

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