Waldron Trail,
Grand Canyon National Park

Located 7.0 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
3,577 Steps 1  (1.6 mi)
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The Waldron Trail descends into the canyon from the south rim. The trail has steep switchbacks and limited shade. While you're there, check-out Horsetheif Tank, you might see some wildlife drinking from the water.

Waldron Trail

Elevation

The Waldron Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,393 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,348 ft. and an elevation range of 1,045 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.6 mi5,348 ft6,393 ft1,045 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.0 hrs84.01,008 ft48 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
39 min4.048 ft1,008 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 Waldron 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: Havasupai Point, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Shiva Temple, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Bright Angel Point, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Piute Point, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Grand Canyon, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Phantom Ranch, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Metzger Tank, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Tusayan West, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Tusayan East, AZ

FAQ

What is the length of the Waldron Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.6 miles (2.6 km) or 3,577 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Waldron Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.0 hours in one direction and in 39 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.