The South Rim Trail is no walk in the park. Verging on 14 miles, tackling it in the hot sun is always going to be a bit of a challenge, but the lack of super-steep climbs and the rewarding views make it well worth the effort.
Eye-poppingly-beautiful sunsets? Tick. The Grand Canyon boasts an abundance of stunning viewpoints such as the Ooh Aah, Hopi and many more. In fact, the South Rim alone has over 50 viewpoints.
The ride itself lasts around 30-minutes during the day or at sunset. The guided tour will take you to 3-4 of the best viewpoints, and you can see incredible formations such as the Tower of Ra and the Dragon Corridor.
The sun may rule over the Grand Canyon, but the stars come out to play at night. The Grand Canyon is one of the best destinations for stargazing in the US due to its elevation of 7,000 feet and low light pollution levels.
The hike is moderate to strenuous, about 8 miles (12.9km) long and takes 5-6 hours to complete on average – don’t let this put you off, it’s one of the most rewarding hikes you’ll ever undertake.