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Hikes and treks near Phoenix
2 routes are within reach of Phoenix: 2 multi-day treks. The gentlest is Havasu Falls (demanding); the toughest is Grand Canyon Rim to Rim (hard, 1,450 m of climbing). The highest point is 2,512 m on Grand Canyon Rim to Rim.
Compare the routes
| Route | Type | Distance | Days | Highest point | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havasu Falls | Multi-day | 32 km | 3–4 | varies | Demanding | February to November |
| Grand Canyon Rim to Rim | Multi-day | 39 km | 2–3 | 2,512 m | Hard | May to October (North Rim open) |
The routes in detail
3–4 days
USA (Arizona) · near Phoenix
Havasu Falls
A hike into a side canyon of the Grand Canyon to turquoise waterfalls on the Havasupai reservation.
≈ 32 km
2–3 days
USA (Arizona) · near Phoenix
Grand Canyon Rim to Rim
Down the North Kaibab Trail to the Colorado River and up the Bright Angel Trail to the South Rim: a walk through two billion years of rock.
≈ 39 km
2,512 m high
Before you go
- Check if you're fit enough with the two-minute readiness quiz.
- Travel insurance for trekking: altitude limits and what rescue really costs.
- Packing list and the gear budget calculator.
- US hiking permit lotteries explained.
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