| Bright Angel to Colorado River | South Rim Near Bright Angel Lodge | 7.7 mi one way | Strenuous | See Bright Angel to Phantom Ranch. Not really a destination but certainly a milestone after you've been descending for hours. There's nothing like that first view from near-river level! |
| Bright Angel to Indian Gardens | South Rim Near Bright Angel Lodge | 4.5 mi one way | Strenuous | See Bright Angel to Phantom Ranch. Indian Gardens is a great destination or transition point. A nice grove of trees provides welcome shade. Rest and fuel up for the climb out or the remainder of your hike. |
| Bright Angel to Phantom Ranch | South Rim Near Bright Angel Lodge | 9.8 mi one way | Strenuous | The most popular trail in the park and the less difficult of the 2 corridor trails to use coming out of the canyon from the bottom. Do not be discouraged by the trail's popularity, fantastic views all the way down. |
| Bright Angel to Plateau Point | South RimNear Bright Angel Lodge | 6 mi one way | Strenuous | See Bright Angel to Phantom Ranch. Pick up this trail at the Indian Gardens junction. Nice flat hike to tremendous overlook down to the Colorado River. |
| Bright Angel to Rest House | South Rim Near Bright Angel Lodge | 3 mi one way | Strenuous | See Bright Angel to Phantom Ranch. A good test for first timers or those unsure of their abilities. After all, shouldn't everyone leave the rim and experience the canyone from inside? |
| Grandview to Horseshoe Mesa | South Rim Grandview Point | 3 mi one way | Moderate | Desolate compared to the corridor trails, the Grandview provides some very different, and wonderful, views of the canyon. Though not maintained, the trail is in pretty good shape. |
| North Kaibab to Cottonwood Camp | North Rim 2 miles north of Grand Canyon Lodge | 7 mi one way | Strenuous | See North Kaibab to Phantom Ranch. The perfect spot for camping over might and breaking the hike into 2 days, especially on the way up. |
| North Kaibab to Phantom Ranch | North Rim 2 miles north of Grand Canyon Lodge | 14 mi one way | Strenuous | A looong day no matter how you cut it. Top section to Roaring Springs is the steepest and most difficult. But did I mention incredible views and a wonderful, fulfilling hike? And not nearly as crowded as the South Rim. |
| North Kaibab to Ribbon Falls | North Rim 2 miles north of Grand Canyon Lodge | 8.4 mi one way | Strenous | See North Kaibab to Phantom Ranch. A must see if you do the north side, especially in the middle of summer - you'll appreciate the opportunity to cool off! |
| North Kaibab to Roaring Springs | North Rim 2 miles north of Grand Canyon Lodge | 4.7 mi one way | Strenous | See North Kaibab to Phantom Ranch. Marked by the water pumping station and a caretaker's house, the steepest part of the trail is behind you or ahead, depending on which way you're headed. |
| Rim Trail | South RimYavapai Point | 9.5 mi one way | Easy | Get lots of great views from the top, passing various view points along the way, including Grandeur Point, Visitor Center, Bright Angel Trailhead, Trailview Overlook, Maricopa Point, Powell Point, Hopi Point, Mohave Point, The Abyss, Pima Point and Hermit's Rest |
| South Kaibab to Cedar Ridge | South Rim Yaki Point | 1.5 mi one way | Strenuous | See South Kaibab to Phantom Ranch. This short but tiring hike will give you a great introduction to the relentless grade and spectacular beauty of this trail. |
| South Kaibab to Colorado River | South Rim Yaki Point | 6.2 mi one way | Strenuous | See South Kaibab to Phantom Ranch. Reach this point and consider yourself at the bottom. A short walk gets you to Bright Angel Campground and, a little further, to Phantom Ranch. |
| South Kaibab to Phantom Ranch | South Rim Yaki Point | 7 mi one way | Strenuous | The less forgiving of the 2 corridor trails, the South Kaibab has perhaps better views than the Bright Angel. No shade and a steeper grade make this an exhausting trail, but the views and experience are well worth it. |
| South Kaibab to Tonto Junction | South Rim Yaki Point | 4.5 mi one way | Strenuous | See South Kaibab to Phantom Ranch. If you want to pick up the Tonto Trail, here it is. |
| Tonto between Indian Gardens and South Kaibab | Indian Gardens or South Kaibab / Tonto junction | 4 mi one way | Moderate | A popular route between the 2 corridor trails. No elevation gain or loss to speak off, which is very nice after beating yourself up getting to this point. And, the views and different experience than the corridors are enjoyable. |
| Widforss Trail | North Entrance to sign for Widforss Point | 5 mi one way | Moderate | Great hike that rewards with some awesome views along the way and at Widforss Point |