Grandview Trail,
Grand Canyon National Park

Located 9.1 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
6,805 Steps 1  (3.0 mi)
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The Grandview Trail is located at Grandview Point, approximately 12 miles east of Grand Canyon Village. At the end of the trail, near Horseshoe Mesa, there is evidence of mining operations from the 1800's, rusty cans, nails, tools and structures, protected as archeological resources.

Grandview TrailRadioactive Area at Grandview TrailSteep Section of Paved Grandview Trail

The trail itself is not maintained and has no water facilities. At the beginning of the trail there are loose rocks on the ground and steep, tight switchbacks. There is shade on the trail for the first mile and a half, but then it's mostly direct sunlight. While this is a great trail to hike, it is not recommended for inexperienced hikers. The National Park Service warns of the dangers of hiking the Grandview Trail during the winter months, when snow and ice cover the trail.

Stay away from the Grandview Mine and the waste rock adjacent to the mine, this area has elevated levels of uranium. The mine shafts contain radon gas and radioactive particles.

Elevation

The Grandview Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,400 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,878 ft. and an elevation range of 2,522 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.0 mi4,878 ft7,400 ft2,522 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.2 hrs0.00 ft2,522 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.0 hrs210.22,522 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 Grandview 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: Phantom Ranch, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Cape Royal, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Desert View, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Tusayan East, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Grandview Point, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Grandview Point NE, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Red Butte, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Harbison Tank, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Peterson Flat, AZ

FAQ

What is the length of the Grandview Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.0 miles (4.9 km) or 6,805 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Grandview Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.2 hours in one direction and in 2.0 hours 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.