The AZT at Grand Canyon South Rim,
Arizona Trail Map 011

Map center is 5.7 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
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Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

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AZT Map 011 (SOBO): From Upper Ten X Tank the Arizona Trail continues eastward across the Kaibab National Forest at the border with Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon South Rim and Hance Canyon is less than two miles to the north.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the AZT?
The length of this section of the AZT is 9.9 miles (15.9 km) or 21,133 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
9.9 mi7,011 ft7,572 ft561 ft
Southbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
3.7 hrs769 ft329 ftMS
Northbound
TimeGainLossRating
3.6 hrs329 ft769 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 Grand Canyon South Rim 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: Grand Canyon, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Phantom Ranch, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Cape Royal, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Tusayan West, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Tusayan East, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Grandview Point, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Red Butte SW, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Red Butte, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Harbison Tank, 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.