The AZT at North Canyon,
Arizona Trail Map 006

Map center is 33.4 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
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Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

Section 005
Section 007

AZT Map 006 (SOBO): From Upper Tater Canyon, the Arizona Trail heads southeast to the rim of Upper North Canyon in the Kaibab National Forest. The trail follows the rim to the south.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the AZT?
The length of this section of the AZT is 10.9 miles (17.6 km) or 23,256 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
10.9 mi8,527 ft9,016 ft489 ft
Southbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
3.8 hrs740 ft401 ftMS
Northbound
TimeGainLossRating
3.9 hrs401 ft740 ftM
Data Accuracy
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Data Reliability
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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 North Canyon 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: Telephone Hill, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Kane Ranch, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Buffalo Tanks, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: De Motte Park, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Dog Point, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Buffalo Ranch, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Kanabownits Spring, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Little Park Lake, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Point Imperial, AZ

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

  1. Length is the total distance of the trail section. The distance between two red diamonds is one mile.
  2. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail section.
  3. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail section.
  4. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  5. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  6. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  7. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.
  8. E = Easiest, M = Moderate, MS = Moderately Strenuous, S = Strenuous, VS = Very Strenuous.