Tonto Trail,
Grand Canyon National Park

Located 7.6 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
9,117 Steps 1  (4.2 mi)
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Elevation

The Tonto Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,012 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,629 ft. and an elevation range of 383 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.2 mi3,629 ft4,012 ft383 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.8 hrs11.4137 ft485 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.8 hrs40.4485 ft137 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

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 Tonto 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: King Arthur Castle, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Kanabownits Spring, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Little Park Lake, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Havasupai Point, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Shiva Temple, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Bright Angel Point, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Piute Point, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Grand Canyon, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Phantom Ranch, AZ

FAQ

What is the length of the Tonto Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.2 miles (6.7 km) or 9,117 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Tonto Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.8 hours in one direction and in 1.8 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.