Rainbow Rim Trail – North Timp Point loop from Locust Point

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Rainbow Rim Trail – North Timp Point loop from Locust Point

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2.9

(14)

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Rainbow Rim Trail – North Timp Point loop from Locust Point

03:10

31.5km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Grand Canyon National Park

Kaibab National Forest

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358 m

Rainbow Rim Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rainbow Rim Trail provides a rare opportunity to ride along the rim of the Grand Canyon. To complete a loop ride you'll cover service roads, double track, and single …

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10.1 km

North Timp Point Viewpoint

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North Timp Point features a direct view of Steamboat Mountain and into the Grand Canyon looking west. You might choose this point for a snack and a quick rest depending …

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15.8 km

Rainbow Rim Trail South Overlook – View of the Grand Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this overlook, you'll see jaw-dropping views where the Kaibab Plateau plunges into the Grand Canyon's vast expanse. The singletrack here flows through ponderosa pine and aspen groves, with just …

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17.1 km

Timp Point View of the Grand Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Approachable from Forest Service Road 271, Timp Point could function as a start and end point for a loop ride, and it provides the southern-most viewpoint along Rainbow Rim. The …

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17.4 km

Timp Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Approachable from Forest Service Road 271, Timp Point could function as a start and end point for a loop ride, and it provides the southern-most viewpoint along Rainbow Rim. The …

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21.9 km

North Timp Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

North Timp Point features a direct view of Steamboat Mountain and into the Grand Canyon looking west. You might choose this point for a snack and a quick rest depending …

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31.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.9 km

602 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

Elevation