Grand Canyon Greenway:
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Description:
To accommodate the growing number of visitors to Grand Canyon National Park each year, the Park Service is developing a greenway system on both the North Rim and South Rim. The system of multi-use trails is being developed for pedestrians and cyclists and will be wheelchair accessible. The enhancements also call for a motorized transit plan so that trail users can travel one way on foot or by bike and return by public transit. The trails will include rest areas, overlooks and interpretive signs. In the future, other amenities—such as bike, wheelchair and stroller rentals—will be available.

On the North Rim, 28 miles of trails are proposed; on the South Rim, 45 miles. As of December 2011, the Grand Canyon Greenway consisted of the following paved trails on the South Rim:

*Yavapai Lodge to South Kaibab trailhead, 3.3 miles; a side trail also leads to Grand Canyon Visitor Center
*Yavapai Lodge to Hermits Rest, 1.5 miles

There are plans to extend the greenway from Grand Canyon Village to the gateway community of Tusayan (south park entrance). On the North Rim a multi-use trail goes from Bright Angel Point to the North Kaibab trailhead.

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Parking & Trail Access:
The Grand Canyon Greenway trails are located in Grand Canyon National Park; entrance fees apply. For more information, contact Grand Canyon NP.
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Limited Access to Rim of Canyon
By Tony in July, 2002
"As of my visit during July of 2002, completed sections of this Greenway Trail were located only at the Canyon's South Rim. Since bicycles are prohibited on ALL paved and unpaved park trails with the exception of the Greenway Trail, visit the South Rim if you'd like to ride your bike on a motor vehicle free route within the Park.

Unfortunately for those who prefer biking to hiking, there’s currently only one “ringside” observation point accessible from the Greenway Trail (the Yavapai Observation Station). If you’d like to view more of the Canyon, you’ll have to leave your bike behind and hike/walk along many of the trails currently closed to bikes.

The Greenway Trail is nicely paved, about 10-12 feet wide from start to finish, and a bit hilly in spots. There are two relatively busy street crossings along its primary route. It’s a great place for a short bike ride, fast walk behind a baby stroller, or challenging in-line skating excursion. Canyon views are limited, but it's a nice place to go if you'd like some pavement under your feet for a while.

Enjoy!"
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