Biking Routes
Bike Routes
Download PDF Map of our bike routes. The Grand Canyon boasts miles of beautiful low traffic paved road and gorgeous bicycle greenways along the rim. We suggest three routes for day trips depending on the time you have and your fitness level. If you choose the one way Red Route be sure to check out our Hermit Road Package.
Red Bike Ride
TIME DURATION: 1.5–2 hours
ONE WAY: 5.5 miles / 8.6 km (See Hermit Road Package with Shuttle or use NPS shuttle)
ROUND TRIP: 11 miles / 17.6 km
ELEVATION GAIN / LOSS:
- Hopi Pt to Hermits Rest + or – 420 feet / 132 meters
CONDITIONS:
- Paved Greenway Trail
- Hermit Road closed to private vehicles March through November
NPS SHUTTLE ACCESS: 5 stops
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Families with young children
- Riders short on time
- Riders wanting less vehicle traffic
- Riders wanting an easy ride with 95% downhill or flat surfaces from Hopi Point to Hermits Rest
Yellow Bike Ride
TIME DURATION: 2.5–6 hours
ONE WAY: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km
ROUND TRIP: 21 miles / 33.6 km
ELEVATION GAIN / LOSS:
- Visitor Center to Hopi Pt + or – 50 feet / 15 meters
- Hopi Pt to Hermits Rest + or – 420 feet / 132 meters
- Beginning of Hermit Rd 6% uphill grade for .5 mile / .75 km
CONDITIONS:
- Paved Greenway Trail
- Main paved road
- Traffic-restricted road (Hermit Road—shuttle bus only)
NPS SHUTTLE BUS ACCESS: 11–15 stops
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Riders looking for a longer, more strenuous ride
- Riders with more time
Orange Bike Ride:
TIME DURATION: 1–1.5 hours
ONE WAY : 2.9 miles / 4.6 km
ROUND TRIP: 5.8 miles / 9.2 km
ELEVATION GAIN / LOSS :
- + or – 142 feet / 43 meters
CONDITIONS:
- Paved Greenway Trail
- Traffic-restricted road (shuttle bus only)
NPS SHUTTLE BUS ACCESS: 3 stops
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Families with young children
- Riders short on time
- Riders wanting less vehicle traffic