Rim Trail (South Rim)

Dogs on a leash all year

Path along the rim. Dogs are never allowed below the rim. Rim pavement gets hot in summer.

Source: National Park Service, Grand Canyon National Park: Pets. Checked October 28, 2026.

Route shown on the map: about 20.9 km of trail as mapped in OpenStreetMap. Trails can include side paths, so check the park map for the walk you plan.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Grand Canyon National Park: the rule in full

On the South Rim, leashed pets (6 feet or less) are allowed on trails above the rim. Pets are never allowed below the rim or on park shuttle buses.