Widforss Trailhead

Widforss Trailhead is on the North Rim and marks the start of the Widforss Trail, an out-and-back route that follows the rim of Transept Canyon before dropping into ponderosa pine and aspen forest on the way to Widforss Point. From the rim stretch near the start, the trail opens onto views across the canyon toward South Rim landmarks and formations such as Buddha Temple and Isis Temple. The trail is named for Gunnar Widforss, a Swedish landscape painter who worked in the park in the 1930s.

Check current conditions before you go

The Widforss Trail was burned by the 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire and has been closed to hikers while the park completes damage assessment and restoration work on North Rim trails. Don't plan on this trailhead being open and walkable without confirming first — status on North Rim trails has been shifting through the 2026 season as crews clear and reassess fire-damaged sections. Check the NPS Grand Canyon North Rim status page or call a visitor center before driving out here.

• Located on the North Rim, reached via Highway 67
• North Rim visitor services and facilities are typically seasonal, mid-May through mid-October, in normal years
• Trail access has been affected by the 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire — verify current status before visiting