The hiking over any of its 10 trails is good year-round (always extra caution in winter snow and ice), but many trails are rugged. Regardless, careful hiking is always needed, especially along the canyon rim. A special treat is to take the time for a rim-to-rim hike – all around the canyon. Or - start at the Nature Center on Trail 1, hike down to the creek bed, then follow it all the way up to the Big Clifty Falls – but remember, you have to get back! Be sure to have your map and read all the cautions carefully! Read more about  HIKING the trails here.

Besides the hiking trails, there are pathways along scenic park roads and sections of some trails that provide an opportunity for easier to moderate walks. These are for people who want an immersive park experience, but don’t want to or can’t do the more rugged trails. These walks reveal the beauty of the Park – its scenes, its wildflowers, and its wildlife – sometimes as much or more than the canyon trails! Find out about these pathways of WALKING THE PARK here.