Mather Campground Trail - Camp, Hike, and Mountain Bike near Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
~Grand Canyon Village Greenway, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA,Grand Canyon Village,Arizona
36.04853814, -112.11662871
Address: ~Grand Canyon Village Greenway, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA
GPS: 36°2'54.7"N 112°6'59.9"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 1.00 miles
Trail Type: Out & Back
Hike Difficulty: Easiest
Elevation Gain: 39 feet
Trails/Routes: 0.6 mi

Pet Friendly Bicycles National Park

Camp, Hike, and Mountain Bike

Located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Mather Campground Trail is a brief one mile out and back connector trail which is great for hiking, mountain biking, walking, and trail running. The trail is not great for viewing the canyon but is perfect for a light walk or bike ride. Pets are allowed here if kept on their leashes. Located just adjacent to the Mather Campground is Trailer Village.

Mather Campground itself is located within Grand Canyon Village which has lodges, shuttle buses, a train, a historic district as well as a visitor center. Reservations for the campground can be made in advance up to 6 months. While Mather Campground does not provide any hook-ups for RV’s, Trailer Village does have full hook-ups.

Mather Campground is 210 driving miles south from the North Rim Campground.

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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

  1. Head west (344 ft)
  2. Turn right toward Village Loop Drive (141 ft)
  3. Turn right onto Village Loop Drive (0.4 mi)
  4. Slight right onto S Entrance Rd (0.8 mi)
  5. Turn right onto Zuni Way (0.2 mi)
  6. Turn left onto Market Plaza Rd (315 ft)
  7. Turn right (0.4 mi)
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Directions from South Entrance Station: Drive northward on the South Entrance Road, passing East Rim Drive and turning westward on West Rim Drive. Continue around the bend to the campground access road immediately before reaching Park Headquarters and the Visitor Center. Courtesy of AllTrails.com

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Mather Point Sunset courtesy of Michael Quinn (National Park Service) Mather Point Sunset courtesy of Michael Quinn (National Park Service)↗
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Trails

Distance ?

0.6 miles

Elevation Gain ?

49 feet

Real Ascent ?

71 feet

Real Descent ?

22 feet

Avg Grade (1°)

1%

Grade (-3° to 6°)

-5% to 11%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.

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