Grand Canyon National Park hiking guide
Uncle Jim Trail
A 4.9-mile loop with 770 ft of climbing in North Rim, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 4.9 mi (7.9 km)
- Elevation gain
- 770 ft (234 m)
- Route type
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- North Rim
- Highest point
- 8,466 ft
- Lowest point
- 8,234 ft
About Uncle Jim Trail
This loop trail winds through a forest of Douglas fir, Engelmann spruce, and ponderosa pine, offering stunning views of Bright Angel Canyon, Roaring Springs Canyon, and distant landmarks like the San Francisco Peaks. The trail features a mix of burned and healthy forest areas, with notable views from Uncle Jim Point.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
