Grand Canyon Greenway Trail
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Route Description for Grand Canyon Greenway Trail
The Grand Canyon Greenway Trail is a 20.9 km paved walking and biking path that connects Tusayan and the Grand Canyon. It begins behind the theater in Tusayan and ends with an east-west stretch on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Bikers, rollerbladers, wheelchairs, and hikers can all use this route to access the Grand Canyon without a car. There is a consistent gentle incline from Tusayan to the canyon.
Pedal underneath ponderosa pines, pinyon, and juniper trees. As you go, watch for bighorn sheep, deer, and foxes. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a condor! The route dips towards and away from the road as it goes. Once you cross through the gates (you’ll still need a park pass, but enjoy cruising past all the cars in line), the route splits just before the visitor center. You can hike east and west to the village and as far as the South Kaibab Trailhead. This is where the route ends.
Getting to the Grand Canyon Greenway Trail Trailhead
The trailhead for the Grand Canyon Greenway Trail is behind the Pizza Hut and Imax on Canyon Plaza Lane.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
Year-round
Pets allowed:
No
Family friendly:
Yes
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
One Way
Grand Canyon Greenway Trail Elevation Graph
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