The AZT at Tusayan,
Arizona Trail Map 010

Map center is 2.2 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
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Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

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AZT Map 010 (SOBO): On this map the Arizona Trail exits Grand Canyon National Park and crosses Highway 180 to the north side of Tusayan. From Tusayan the trail heads east to Reed Tank and Upper Ten X Tank.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the AZT?
The length of this section of the AZT is 12.0 miles (19.3 km) or 25,376 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
12.0 mi6,608 ft7,064 ft456 ft
Southbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
4.1 hrs671 ft386 ftMS
Northbound
TimeGainLossRating
4.1 hrs386 ft671 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 Tusayan 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: Shiva Temple, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Bright Angel Point, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Walhalla Plateau, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Grand Canyon, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Phantom Ranch, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Cape Royal, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Tusayan West, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Tusayan East, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Grandview Point, 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.