Stargazing at Grand Canyon National Park — 7 hand-verified trails with the data below, and a guided option if you'd rather not plan it yourself.
The moon rules the Milky Way: aim for the nights around Aug 13, when it's near-new — 99% lit tonight. Times are computed for Grand Canyon National Park's own timezone, not yours.
| Trail | Length | Gain | Dog | Kids | Shade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rim Trail (South Rim) | 13 mi | 200 ft | Yes | 0+ | 15% |
| Trail of Time | 2.8 mi | 50 ft | Yes | 0+ | 10% |
| Shoshone Point | 2 mi | 100 ft | No | 5+ | 60% |
| Bright Angel to 1.5-Mile Resthouse | 3 mi | 1120 ft | No | 8+ | 30% |
| South Kaibab to Ooh Aah Point | 1.8 mi | 760 ft | No | 8+ | 5% |
| South Kaibab to Cedar Ridge | 3 mi | 1120 ft | No | 10+ | 5% |
| Bright Angel to Havasupai Gardens | 9 mi | 3040 ft | No | 12+ | 25% |
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