Roosevelt Point Trail,
Grand Canyon National Park

Located 19.6 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
521 Steps 1  (0.2 mi)
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The Roosevelt Point Trail is a short scenic overlook loop trail, located between Bright Angel Point and Cape Royal, a perfect place for a picnic.

Roosevelt Point TrailRoosevelt Point Sign PostThe View at Roosevelt Point

Elevation

The Roosevelt Point Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,473 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,434 ft. and an elevation range of 39 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.2 mi8,434 ft8,473 ft39 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
6 min3.137 ft34 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
6 min2.834 ft37 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 Roosevelt Point 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: Little Park Lake, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Point Imperial, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Nankoweap Mesa, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Bright Angel Point, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Walhalla Plateau, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Cape Solitude, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Phantom Ranch, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Cape Royal, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Desert View, AZ

FAQ

What is the length of the Roosevelt Point Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.2 miles (0.4 km) or 521 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Roosevelt Point Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 6 minutes in one direction and in 6 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.