Bike Routes

Red Bike Route

The red route is accessible by taking our shuttle or the NPS Park shuttle to the starting point, Hopi Look Out. It bypasses the difficult hills and busy Village area. It is ideal if you are wanting a less challenging right that highlights the best views and trails.

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Duration: 1-2 Hours (Plus Shuttle Time)

One Way Distance: 5.5 Miles / 8.6km

Round Trip Distance: 11 Miles / 17.6km

Elevation Gain: 420 Feet / 132 Meters

Trail Features: Paved roads closed to public traffic (yield to buses);  paved pathways along rim; forested trails; roads along rim; roads away from rim;  10 major lookout points; souvenir and concessions shop and major hiking trail at completion (Hermit’s Rest).

NPS Shuttle Access: 5 Stops

Picnic Table Access: Yes, Multiple

Water + Restroom Access: Yes, Hermit’s Rest.

Orange Bike Route

The orange route is accessible by directly from our shop out to the nearby paved pathway system that leads to the Yaki trail. It weaves it’s way through forest and across a road and then spends the rest of it’s duration on paved rim-side trail.

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Duration: 1-2 Hours 

One Way Distance: 3.5 Miles /5.6km

Round Trip Distance: 7 Miles / 11.2 km

Elevation Gain: 142 Feet / 43 Meters

Trail Features: Paved pathways along rim; paved roads closed to public traffic (yield to buses);  forested trails; 4 major lookout points; major hiking trailhead  (Kaibab Trailhead).

NPS Shuttle Access: 4 Stops

Picnic Table Access: Yes, Multiple

Water + Restroom Access: Yes, South Kaibab Trailhead and Yaki Point