The AZT at Thompson Canyon,
Arizona Trail Map 007

Map center is 25.5 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
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AZT Map V22.02
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Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

Section 006
Section 008

AZT Map 007 (SOBO): On this map the Arizona Trail enters Grand Canyon National Park at Highway 67. The trail passes Little Park Lake and Thompson Canyon before crossing Highway 67 at Lidbergh Hill and continues to Fuller Canyon.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the AZT?
The length of this section of the AZT is 12.1 miles (19.5 km) or 25,702 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
12.1 mi8,199 ft9,183 ft984 ft
Southbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
4.1 hrs421 ft1,115 ftMS
Northbound
TimeGainLossRating
4.2 hrs1,115 ft421 ftS
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 Thompson 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: De Motte Park, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Dog Point, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Buffalo Ranch, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Kanabownits Spring, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Little Park Lake, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Point Imperial, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Shiva Temple, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Bright Angel Point, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Walhalla Plateau, 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.