You have permission to edit this article. Learn more and apply online or request a permit in person at the Backcountry Information Center. I also started .7 miles from the trailhead due to construction. This popular viewpoint offers panoramic views of Grand Canyon from east to west, including several bends of the Colorado River to the east. startxref With it came the opportunity to confront and overcome my fears. Warnings: Do not enter the mine shafts. Lastly, there is NO water anywhere on the trail. We did 12 miles and down 5,500 feet, up 800, to the river in one day, so the last 300 ft down to the river, (which were steep, pebbly and rocky in spots) really exhausted me. Check the Weather On a backpacking trip below Horseshoe Mesa, Nic Korte stops to bury the pins and metal rods that had held his arm together for two years. Also one with very little traffic, we walked all day without seeing anyone (which may have been because it was July). I am 55 145 lb 35 YOF and my husband is 511 150 lb 44 YOM. I always liked Stephen Cranes famous poem: I used to go to the Grand Canyon believing that, every time I went, I could possess it a little more. 10 mi. Grandview Trail is steep, rarely maintained, and does not provide access to the Colorado River. Relatively undamaged segments of the original miner trail remain in the upper portion of Grandview Trail, testifying to the engineering prowess of the builders as they devised creative solutions to the problems that the landscape presented. We work out 1-2 hours every day and have some hiking experience. 0000123702 00000 n 0000002594 00000 n Vertical steps were placed by constructing log "cribs" that were chained or pinned to the cliff face to provide a foundation for the trail where nature provided none. hbbb`b``3 " What ignited my obsession with the canyon? Grandview Trail Trail summary Location: South Rim Trails Elevations: 7,400 feet (2,256 m): Grandview trailhead 4,800 feet (1,463 m): Horseshoe Mesa 3,760 feet (1,146 m): Tonto Trail junction Length: 3 miles (4.8 km): Grandview trailhead to Horseshoe Mesa 4.8 miles (7.7 km): Grandview trailhead to Tonto Trail junction via East Horseshoe Mesa Trail Transept Trail People like to say, Youre all healed now! They want reassurance that when bad things happen, they can be erased. Access to the trailhead is by shuttle bus (Kaibab Trail Route). 0000026890 00000 n I will definitely plan on coming back. Or you can choose to day hike into the canyon. However it may be, it certainly felt like we walked closer to 19 miles! 0000066864 00000 n Check out this 10.6-mile loop trail near Grand Canyon, Arizona. 1) Absolutely do not try it unless you are in good shape. Want to report conditions for this trail? This means that during the summer you will end up hiking during the hottest part of the day even if you start early like us (6:30am), unless you plan to make a long stop somewhere along the way. The Grandview-Phantom Monocline formed as a result of the Laramide Orogeny, a tectonic event from about 70-40 million years ago thatuplifted the Colorado Plateau and formed the modern Rocky Mountains. 0000034419 00000 n My friend had 1 gallon and I had 1-1/2 gallons, and it wasn't enough even with electrolytes. Camping in the Cottonwood (BG9) and Hance Creek (BE9) use areas is "at-large". The Grandview trail is the most well marked section. Trail crews restored the trail, but not the historical context of the old logs. I had told her the story the night before. This wasnt the way either. Give yourself more time that you think. Have agood hike! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. But, do not count on a ranger being available because there were very few people on the trail! At the Grand Canyon plans can change quickly due to the weather, illness, injury or fatigue. And suddenly there, behind the gift shop, was the canyon, overwhelming all my senses. 7,400 feet (2,256 m): Grandview trailhead4,800 feet (1,463 m): Horseshoe Mesa3,760 feet (1,146 m): Tonto Trail junction, 3 miles (4.8 km): Grandview trailhead to Horseshoe Mesa4.8 miles (7.7 km): Grandview trailhead to Tonto Trail junction via East Horseshoe Mesa Trail. Eat and drink while resting-sip fluids only when thirsty. Thank goodness I brought a headlamp! 95. But don't underestimate the difficulty, particularly if doing this hike during the summer months. https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/fees.htm, https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/shuttle-buses.htm, https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/directions_n_rim.htm, https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm. I lie there for a moment, unhook my backpack, roll away and sit up. Over-the-shoe traction devices are highly recommended. Try this 8.0-mile out-and-back trail near Grand Canyon, Arizona. Great trail but you have to have respect for it. It is more like 14-15 mi in length based on apple watch tracking. Be sure to check the Backcountry Updates and Closures page for current information on trail conditions and situations affecting the backcountry. I was worried that Ryan might have gotten hurt rushing out for help or that he just wasnt able to find anyone. 0000123851 00000 n Camping in the Cottonwood (BG9) and Hance Creek (BE9) use areas is "at-large". Even a short walk can be very satisfying. In one particularly vivid episode, a raging, muddy Colorado River tossed wooden boats around like toys. In this section, you will go around Horseshoe Mesa and end up in New Hance Canyon. At 6:30 p.m. On the mesa itself, don't miss the point beyond the spur to the Tonto Trail, as the panorama is truly stunning. For more information, visit, Copyright 2023 Grand Canyon Conservancy. For the Grandview Trailhead: From Flagstaff, take HWY 180 north towards the Grand Canyon. Energy Balance 7.6 miles (12.2 km) roundtrip / 6-9 hours / 2,500 feet (760 m) elevation change Way better on the way up. Begins on canyon side of retaining wall at Grandview Point on Desert View Drive (12 miles east of village). Part of the trail is paved and accessible. 0000123034 00000 n Sky Terrain Trails Map, Grand Canyon (Sky Terrain) The views are STUNNING! When I was a kid, an angry farmer once pointed a gun at me for straying over his property line in pursuit of rabbits. Fantastic hike, though I do not recommend this hike unless you are a very experienced hiker. 0000066223 00000 n I veered off and went to the last chance mine but didn't make it to the mine. 0000124330 00000 n The Cave of the Domes is closed to protect roosting bats and other sensitive cave resources. A section of this trail enters the park near the North Entrance and roughly parallels the highway until it connects with the North Kaibab Trail, a distance of approximately 10 miles / 16 km. Use instep crampons in winter. Old decomposing mines are inherently unsafe. The Grandview Mine, also known as the Last Chance Mine, was operated by Pete Berry from 1892 until 1901 in what later became Grand Canyon National Park.The Grandview Mine Historic District includes what remains of the mine workings and machinery as well as the ruins of a stone house and sleeping shanty. This trail offers a view of the canyon. In winter and early spring, temperatures can drop below 32F (0C) and upper portions of this steep trail become dangerously icy. The original Grandview Trail was created to connect the rim with the copper mines on Horseshoe Mesa. views are stunning but make sure you're fit enough. Campsites and toilet facilities are available to the north. We only did a mile down and back which alone is 1,000 ft. Elevation change. 0000123484 00000 n - 3 liters of water at this time of year was plenty Every year, this trail bears witness to accidents resulting in serious injury or death. This point is on the very northern edge of the western arm of Horseshoe Mesa. Yet, when I finally got my first glimpse of it, in 1973, it was like coming home to a place Id never been before, as John Denver sang on the radio that Memorial Day weekend, while two friends and I drove through the night toward the park. The area affected is too small to create a totally different environment for the animals of the South Rim, but the forest around Grandview Pointisa favorite spotfor deer, elk, and mountain lions. The trail begins at the log shelter in the parking area by the visitor center or at the corner of the back porch behind the lodge. / 1.6 km round-trip; 1 hour approximate round-trip hiking time. The Park Service warns hikers not to drink out of several creeks along the Tonto Trail because of contamination from a uranium mine that closed in 1969. This point is on the very northern edge of the western arm of Horseshoe Mesa. Quick View. Difficulty Level: Solitude Level: Group Size: 1-9 Guests. Return the way you came, remembering that the steep descent you just finished turns into an even steeper ascent all the way to the canyons rim. Coconino Saddle It is very tricky and hard to see the trail- this is the section that I ran into a Park Ranger who pointed me in the right direction. You will descend about 3.5 miles on Grandview trail. Trail map says 5-8 hours. But when the railroad was built to the Bright Angel Trail, visitors by stagecoach stopped and the hotel closed in 1913. What happened? That was a mistake. Rim Trail (Hike Smart information and a detailed map) You then will get to a split in the trail for the loop. 0000034888 00000 n Seek shelter immediately. Ryan brought gear for the little rappel (no longer permitted) into the Deer Creek narrows. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Make sure you do have something with electrolytes, I had a crust of salt on my face, arms, and clothing when I finished. 0000123563 00000 n Learn more and apply online or request a permit in person at the Backcountry Information Center. 4. If you keep your eyes peeled as you travel throughout the park, you'll notice manyplaces wherethe topography of the canyon can mimic changes in altitude through variations in shade, temperature, and moisture, allowing plants to grow in places where one would not normally expect to find them. At this point, you will get to a split on the trail - you then will go right on the Tonto Trail. In winter and early spring, temperatures can drop below 32F (0C) and upper portions of this steep trail become dangerously icy. Information, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead. There are no maintained water sources along Grandview Trail. The future of the Grand Canyon is in your hands. Wearing sun hats and cool, wet clothing will help regulate your core body temperature during warmer hikes. From here, traverse east across the head of the Cottonwood Creek drainage. Steep cobblestone switchbacks below Coconino Saddle descend through the Hermit Shale to the Supai Formation, where the steepness of the trail lessens as it begins a more gradual traverse out into the canyon and down to Horseshoe Mesa. Peace and serenity is what you'll experience. Flagstaffs K-12 schools are starting to plan how to make up instructional time. Self-guiding nature trail pamphlets are available from a box along the trail. 0000124405 00000 n It is critical to determine before your hike your needs for fluids and for snacks high in calories and salts. The Grandview Trail is located at Grandview Point, approximately 12 miles east of Grand Canyon Village. From Grand Canyon Village, drive about 12 miles east on Hwy 64, or from the junction of Hwy 89 and 64 at Cameron, Arizona, drive west on Hwy 64 for 44 miles. Hike Smart. From the rim to the mesa is fun and beautiful (difficult grade going up, but the challenge is fun). Big steps and extreme pitches intensify this hike. 0000123409 00000 n I felt as astonished and eager as the young cat whose first encounter with catnip was described by writer Joseph Wood Krutch: Can such things be? I took a couple wrong turns, got off trail and had to backtrack a bit. Offers benches for relaxed enjoyment of the canyon. 0000099614 00000 n I am way more careful, knowing how vulnerable my body is. 0000066416 00000 n There is no water anywhere on this route so bring too much! 0000000016 00000 n A backcountry permit is required for ANYcamping below the rim of Grand Canyon. I followed a faint path to the head of the canyon and reached a cliff. We slept for a few hours in a U.S. Forest Service campground in Williams, Arizona, and then drove in early to obtain a permit for the Grandview Trail. Ken Patrick Trail Be very careful to follow the trail which is hard to see (especially in the New Hance Canyon area, on the Tonto Trail and while circling the Horseshoe Mesa). I grabbed my headlamp and turned on the flashing mode and ran to the highest rock I could find nearby. 5.0 mi. Eventually, the trail turns right-ish into New Hance Creek Trail. A little bit of snow/ice at the top, but it can be avoided. This is going to be a long post because there is not information about this route. Trail Courtesy Practices That Leave No Trace webpage, Hiking the Corridor? Once you have researched your trip and are confident in what to expect on the trail, communicate your plan to someone who will notice if you are overdue and report it to 911. The trail down past Horseshoe Mesa was pretty decent, but below Horseshoe, some loose rocks and pebbles, a few steep parts, some exposure and slippery spots. Pack Properly South Kaibab, Phantom Ranch, and Bright Angel Trail, Rim-to-Rim: South Kaibab to North Kaibab Trail, South Kaibab Trail, Tonto Trail, and Bright Angel Trail, Horseshoe Mesa Loop via Grandview, Cottonwood Creek, and Tonto Trail, New Hance Trail, Tonto Trail, and Grandview Trail, Horseshoe Mesa Camp to Cottonwood Creek Trail, Grandview Trail, Tonto Trail, and South Kaibab Trail, Arizona Trail: Passage 37 - Grand Canyon - South Rim. Amazing trail down the canyon and not a tone of people and we were there over Memorial Day weekend! Hermit Trail My dad was becoming so cold that I climbed under the vegetation with him and tried to lie over his chest. From Grand Canyon Village, drive about 12 miles east on Hwy 64, or from the junction of Hwy 89 and 64 at Cameron, Arizona, drive west on Hwy 64 for 44 miles. This mine was one of the few in the Grand Canyon that was actually profitable, with copper production estimated to have been around $75,000. Trail description: It is not a recommended first hike into the canyon. The trail starts at Grandview Point, one of the scenic overlooks along Desert View Drive (Hwy 64) on the parks South Rim. Flowers in bloom gave it a nice pop of color. Physical evidence, including low stone walls and construction debris, suggests that several . We fool ourselves if we think inanimate objects care about us. It was torn down in 1929. This time, I stubbed my right toe on a protruding rock. It took us 10, but that's because we made a very slow ascent with lots of stops to keep off my heat exhaustion. Wearing sun hats and cool, wet clothing will help regulate your core body temperature during warmer hikes. 0.2 mi. Little bit of a cliff hanger and technical in some spots but overall a great hike. Page Spring The exposure along these sections impresses some hikers to the point of being considered hazardous. Please leave these objects as you found them, where you found them. A series of sloping ledges at the top of the Coconino Sandstone cliff demands caution, especially when icy or wet. If you choose to go right, you will be in FULL SUN while ascending towards Horseshoe Mesa. Turning around may be your best option. Berry built a trail to his copper mine and used burros to pack the ore to the rim. The views were amazing and only ran into two other hikers. Support Grand Canyon Conservancy during Membership Month and preserve this inspiring and important ecological marvel for generations to come. The trail was built in 1893 by miners, and after a few minutes on the Grandview, you'll realize that people were a lot tougher back then. 0000083048 00000 n Before You Go The rock layers of the Sinking Ship are noticeably dipping down to the north, making the entire formation look like a ship perched on the rim of the canyon that is about to sink down into its very depths. Escalante Route: Tanner Trail to New Hance Trail Author: Grand Canyon National Park Created Date: 8/16/2018 9:18:00 AM . This is the only reliable water source between the rim and Hance Creek; it and all other water should be treated. 0000094320 00000 n Too little water leads to dehydration and heat stroke. ]JwrksX#K;kr@,,r`ar!7wN-&>bb}sAi9.b9nCO#L1$,ow bJ("dae5`| N&]{q{qD>g&]MfcJ2Bayb|n,9nmh(R)(` F_)~&"w6nd]@RN4""y VW[p[)!O0LoP# >p GDW:pmOVR^1EiZ;ZK"i|"Pb(k2\eL=K:qZweO}RF%0&04y 2@YuVyC It was only about three steps across, I thought. Over 250 people are rescued from the canyon each year. The Kaibab/Toroweap section traverses steep slopes, and the old trail is eroded in places, so careful attentionis critical. Yet I learned important lessons there. Winds through the forest and along the rim from Point Imperial to the North Kaibab Trail parking area. By using the shuttle buses, you can customize your hike to meet your needs. 7.4 miles (11.9 km) roundtrip / 6-9 hours / 3,040 feet (925 m) elevation change. Hiked on March 24. 1.0 mi. 3) Carry LOTS of water, 2 gallons per person minimum. / 0.8 km round-trip; 30 minutes approximate round-trip hiking time. 0000186224 00000 n Keep in mind that it is substantially hotter at the bottom of the canyon than at the rim. I finish backpacking trips with a sense of relief, rather than exhilaration. In 1897 when Berry realized that tourism was the way to go, he built the Grandview Hotel at was is now Grandview Point. downcanyon walker arriving at Hance Rapids could continue west via the Tonto Trail toward Mineral Canyon, the Grandview Trail and points beyond, or ascend to the rim via the bed of Red Canyon on the . An easy walk on a flat, paved trail providing views of the canyon, Angels Window, and the Colorado River. Many options are available for day hikers. Contact the Backcountry Information Center for information. About 9 miles on the East Rim Drive will get you to the Grandview Point. (transcripts available), Download the official NPS app before your next visit. But it is worth it! In summer, much of the trail is in full sun. The last part upwards after 16 kilometers of hiking is pretty intense. Grand Canyon National Park rangers report that an older woman appears to have fallen to her death from Grandview Trail Thursday. Grandview Trail. Utah Travel Council, Council Hall, P.O. The two other people, one a relative of the woman who fell, reported being unable to find a pulse. Miraculously, my internal organs were spared. Coconino Saddle Cape Final Trail Interstate 40 is closed from US 93 to the New Mexico border. A few things I don't think have been made clear here: Turn north at the signed road for Grandview Point, and drive a short distance to the parking area. 4.0 mi. The middle part of this trail is a little boring in my opinion. 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