Uncle Jim Trail,
Grand Canyon National Park

Located 18.1 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
5,538 Steps 1  (2.5 mi)
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The Uncle Jim Trail is one of the most popular hiking trails within the Grand Canyon North Rim. The trail begins with a gentle climb through a tall forest of Aspen and Ponderosa Pine. Some sections of the trail can be a steep climb, but overall a fun, moderate hike. A short spur trail leads to an overlook where you can see the switchbacks of the North Kaibab Trail.

Uncle Jim Trail

Elevation

The Uncle Jim Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,482 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,260 ft. and an elevation range of 222 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.5 mi8,260 ft8,482 ft222 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.1 hrs14.6175 ft180 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.1 hrs15.0180 ft175 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 Uncle Jim 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: Kanabownits Spring, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Little Park Lake, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Point Imperial, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Shiva Temple, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Bright Angel Point, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Walhalla Plateau, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Grand Canyon, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Phantom Ranch, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Cape Royal, AZ

FAQ

What is the length of the Uncle Jim Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.5 miles (4.1 km) or 5,538 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Uncle Jim Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.1 hours in one direction and in 1.1 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)

Grandview TrailSouth Kaibab TrailWidforss Trail

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.