The Rim Trail extends along the rim of the canyon between Maricopa Point on the West Rim to Yavapai Museum. Relatively flat, the 3.5-mile paved rim trail is better for children and casual hikers than the park's other more strenuous canyon trails. A portion extending from the visitor center is a self-guided nature trail. Free pamphlets on the biology and geology of the canyon can be obtained from boxes along the trail.
