Transept Trail Intersection with Bridle Path by AZ SR67
in Arizona · centroid 74 mi from Flagstaff
The North Rim developed area, including the Transept Trail, Bridle Path, lodge, visitor center and campground are CLOSED until further notice because of extensive damage from the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. North Rim - Current Status and Closures Beginning near the intersection of the Bridle Path and Arizona State Route 67, the narrow Transept Trail heads southwest, passing the Backcountry Information Center, the North Rim Campground, and ultimately reaching Grand Canyon Lodge. The trail traces the edge of the Transept, a dramatic side canyon of Grand Canyon, offering striking views of the canyon’s layered geology.
It's a popular hike for both campers and lodge guests. Although not particularly strenuous, some sections of the trail feature steep, winding paths through wooded areas, along with exposed viewpoints, so hikers should be prepared for moderate terrain. Be on the lookout for Mule deer and other wildlife!
The Transept Trail intersects with the Bridle Path, on both north and south ends, allowing for extended loop hikes providing views of both Transept and Roaring Springs canyons. The photo shows the intersection on the north end of the Transept Trail ―with the Bridle Path continuing across the paved road towards the North Kaibab Trailhead, Transept Trail Information One-Way Distance: 2.0 miles (3.2 km) Average Hiking Time: 1-2 hours, one-way Elevation change: ~100 feet (~30 m) Difficulty: Moderate Bicycles and Leashed Pets are Not Permitted on the Transept Trail Note: During the 2025 season, the Bright Angel Point Trail —leading from Grand Canyon Lodge to Bright Angel Point —was closed for construction. This closure is necessary for the protection of staff and visiting public during an extensive repair effort to the Trail.
- States
- Arizona
- Trail type
- National Park trail
- Centroid nearest city
- Flagstaff, AZ · 74 mi · ~2.1 hr drive
- Centroid coords
- 36.2154°, -112.0602°
About Grand Canyon National Park
This trail is inside Grand Canyon National Park, a national park managed by the U.S. National Park Service. Conditions, road status, trail closures, and reservation requirements are published on the park's NPS page — check it before driving in, especially in winter or during major weather events.
Entrance fee: $35 per vehicle (verify current rate on the park page). An America the Beautiful annual pass ($80) covers entrance to all NPS units.
Official NPS trail page: https://www.nps.gov/places/000/transept-trail-sr-67-crossing.htm
Park homepage: https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
Plan your hike
Maps + permits: long-distance trails like this often require permits for through-hiking, backcountry camping, or specific sections (especially in National Parks). Check with the maintaining organisation listed above and the relevant land manager before booking travel.
Water + supplies: water sources vary seasonally on most U.S. trails. Carry a filter and consult current trail-condition reports — through-hiker journals (PCT-L, AT Reddit, etc.) and the maintaining organisation publish regular updates.
When to go: hiking seasons vary widely with elevation, latitude, and snowpack. Through-hikers traditionally start the AT in March-April (Springer northbound) and the PCT in late April (Campo northbound). High-elevation western trails (CDT, JMT, Wonderland) generally aren't passable until July.
If you've hiked Transept Trail Intersection with Bridle Path by AZ SR67 and have current notes (water sources, trail closures, permit changes), tell us at /contact — we update pages as we learn.
Stay nearby
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Widforss Trail
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Transept Trail (Grand Canyon Lodge)
1 miles from this trail's centroid
Bridle Path (South End)
1 miles from this trail's centroid
Tiyo Point Trail
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Ken Patrick Trail
3 miles from this trail's centroid
Sources
Trail data on this page is compiled from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), the maintaining organisation's public-facing materials, and Wikipedia (CC BY-SA where excerpts are quoted). Distance, terminus, and descriptive text for nationally-designated trails are hand-curated from federal land-manager websites and trail-association sources. We do not modify the underlying data; this page presents what is already publicly recorded. To suggest corrections, see our methodology page.