Widforss Trail

Named after Gunnar Widforss, an early-20th-century artist who lived, worked, died and was buried at the Grand Canyon, the Widforss Trail meanders through stands of spruce, white fir, ponderosa pine and aspen to Widforss Point. Tall trees offer shade, fallen limbs provide pleasant spots to relax, and you likely won't see more than a few people along the trail.

Though the total elevation change is only 134m (440ft), rolling terrain makes the first couple of miles a moderate challenge. This is a particularly pretty hike in late September or early October when the leaves are golden, and the point makes an excellent backcountry campsite.