The Cape Final Trail on the North Rim Road offers a 270-degree view of the canyon. If you only do one short cross-country hike, try this easy 4-mile round-trip.

The 10-mi., one-way Ken Patrick Trail leaves the North Kaibab trailhead, winds along the rim through towering ponderosa pines, crosses the Cape Royal Road, and continues 3 mi. along the rim to Point Imperial.

The Uncle Jim Trail connects near the North Kaibab Trail end. The strenuous 14.2-mile North Kaibab Trail leads from the rim to the river with stops at the Supai Tunnel (1.7 mi. one-way), Roaring Springs (4.7 mi. one-way), and Cottonwood Campground (7 mi. one-way), and Bright Angel Campground (14 mi.) at the river.

For more extensive day hikes and backcountry experiences, the mostly flat 10-mile round-trip Widforss Trail leads through forests to a viewpoint.