Cliff Spring Trail,
Grand Canyon National Park

Located 14.3 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
940 Steps 1  (0.4 mi)
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The Cliff Spring Trail begins by meandering down a forested ravine, past an ancient indian granary that was used by the people who lived in this area many centuries ago. Please do not enter or disturb the granary. A spring exists in an alcove towards the end of the trail, but do not drink the water as it may be contaminated.

Cliff Spring TrailCliff Spring Indian GranaryCliff Spring Trailhead

Elevation

The Cliff Spring Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,750 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,574 ft. and an elevation range of 176 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.4 mi7,574 ft7,750 ft176 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
10 min0.00 ft176 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
13 min14.7176 ft0 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Cliff Spring Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Bright Angel Point, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Walhalla Plateau, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Cape Solitude, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Phantom Ranch, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Cape Royal, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Desert View, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Tusayan East, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Grandview Point, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Grandview Point NE, AZ

FAQ

What is the length of the Cliff Spring Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.4 miles (0.7 km) or 940 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Cliff Spring Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 10 minutes in one direction and in 13 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

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Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.