In winter, ice and snow make hiking treacherous. Two surgeons worked on me for three long days. In this section, you will go around Horseshoe Mesa and end up in New Hance Canyon. 0000076212 00000 n 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). 0000034419 00000 n Download the official NPS app before your next visit. But it is worth it! 0000088115 00000 n This trail follows the western side of a . In short, this is a beautiful hike with very little traffic and a great way to experience the Grand Canyon. Quick . A stop to consult with park rangers at the Backcountry Information Center is highly recommended before attempting a hike down this trail. Going up was certainly less treacherous than going down. The trail descends to the right of the established Grandview Point overlook. Grandview and Tonto Trail Loop. There are instances where the trail is unstable with rocks so just tread carefully! Based on my experience (which included an attack of heat exhaustion at the bottom), I would certainly not recommend doing this hike during the summer. Trail Courtesy Practices That Leave No Trace webpage, Hiking the Corridor? This popular viewpoint offers panoramic views of Grand Canyon from east to west, including several bends of the Colorado River to the east. Physical evidence, including low stone walls and construction debris, suggests that several . 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. Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trailhead, Trash Dumpster, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Wheelchair Accessible. Trail begins directly across the road from a small pullout on a curve 0.3 miles / 0.5 km down the road from Cape Royal. For me, it was starting to get dark! Loved the constant switchbacks at the beginning. Arizona Trail hiked Sunday, March 1. Uncle Jim Trail 0000083924 00000 n (Steep) The South Kaibab Trail begins south of Yaki Point on Yaki Point Road. Commercial operations are not authorized under this SUP. We just did this today at the end of October. All hikers should bring animal-proof food containers; mice and ravens are skilled at opening and looting packs or bags in this area. 4) Wear a wide-brimmed hat. 0000075587 00000 n I took a couple wrong turns, got off trail and had to backtrack a bit. Find out about opportunities to speak up for the Grand Canyon when it needs you most. The trail levels out briefly as you cross a gully onto a west-facing slope. No conditions reported in the past 7 days. Recommended summer day hike; no signs present The large group site is further north and east of the little butte that caps Horseshoe Mesa. For your safety and the protection of local bat populations, all historic mines are closed to visitation. Old decomposing mines are inherently unsafe. Located on the South Rim, access is by vehicle to Grandview Point, 12 miles east of the village along the Desert View Drive. Hard ice often conceals potentially hazardous passages. Wear pants (no shorts). / 16 km round-trip; 6 hours approximate round-trip hiking time. Both the South Rim and the North Rim offer rim trail hikes that have spectacular views of the inner canyon, some on paved trails. A series of sloping ledges at the top of the Coconino Sandstone cliff demands caution, especially when icy or wet. My last mile of ascent in Grandview was in complete darkness. Best part is, its a dedicated hiking trail without any mule trains or donkey poop/urine on the trail. It is not a recommended first hike into the canyon. I grew up in a small Illinois town, where my mom knew before Saturday morning which girl Id sat with at the Friday night football game. Old decomposing mines are inherently unsafe. Grand Canyon National Park charges a fee to enter. The folks who noted that the trail is hot, steep, and waterless are very correct. The hike into the canyon is beautiful; the hike out is grueling. 3) Carry LOTS of water, 2 gallons per person minimum. In summer, much of the trail is in full sun. Thud! I hurried to meet them, returning to the narrow, rock-filled ravine I had crossed just moments before. Trail conditions are tougher than the Bright Angel and South Kaibab Trails. Bright Angel Trail The weather was perfect and the trail was in good shape / 8.0 km round-trip; 3 hours approximate round-trip hiking time. (Very Steep) The Grandview Trail offers hikes to Coconino Saddle, 2.2 miles (round trip), and Horseshoe Mesa, 6.4 miles (round trip). It required some wading and pack-hoisting; there were places where you could fall and break an ankle, or an arm. Bring poles or hiking sticks for sure! 0000099575 00000 n It came with an official warning in stern capital letters: THE SUPERINTENDENT OF GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK HAS DETERMINED THAT HIKING IN MANY PARTS OF THE GRAND CANYON CAN BE DANGEROUS TO. These micro-habitats are part of the reason that Grand Canyon is one of the most ecologically diverse national parks in the country. However it may be, it certainly felt like we walked closer to 19 miles! Once you get down to the loop, it isnt too hard but still be watchful of your footing. startxref Most are unstable and some contain vertical shafts. Trail map says 5-8 hours. Grandview Trail is steep, rarely maintained, and does not provide access to the Colorado River. Every year, this trail bears witness to accidents resulting in serious injury or death. For the past three decades, I have wallowed in the Grand Canyon. Camping in the Cottonwood (BG9) and Hance Creek (BE9) use areas is "at-large". This hike is located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. I instinctively tucked my left arm to my side to protect my multi-surgeried, inflexible left wrist. Grandview Trail is steep, rarely maintained, and does not provide access to the Colorado River. Blends forest and canyon scenery. Eat and drink while resting-sip fluids only when thirsty. Unfortunately, several of the historic cribs were swept away by landslides during the winter of 2005. I wanted to visit Deer Creek and Thunder River with my daughter and son-in-law. ? @iz{FAQ8MQcT];;KhRf$~9s>-uZo.b2{5xVNfOfnA%sX&7=wXyN#bGf C'? We did electrolyte replacement tabs. 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. I am 55 145 lb 35 YOF and my husband is 511 150 lb 44 YOM. On the mesa itself, don't miss the point beyond the spur to the Tonto Trail, as the panorama is truly stunning. 0000124159 00000 n It took us 10, but that's because we made a very slow ascent with lots of stops to keep off my heat exhaustion. Grandview Trail The difference between a great adventure in Grand Canyon and a trip to the hospital (or worse) is up to YOU. Tourism at Grandview changed dramatically in 1901when the Santa Fe Railroadcompleted a spur rail line to the canyon rim from the town of Williams, followed byconstruction in 1910 of a fine rail station near El Tovar Hotel in the rapidly developing Grand Canyon Village, 13 miles (20.9 km) west of this location. It spun me around, so my right arm and pole were behind me. 0000003286 00000 n I will definitely plan on coming back. Monoclines are unusual step-likefoldsin layers of sedimentary rock, usually (though not always) formed in associationwith movement along faults; think of a carpet or rug draped over a set of stairs. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. 6.0 miles (9.6 km) roundtrip / 6-9 hours / 2,500 feet (760 m) elevation change Give yourself more time that you think. For those who have not experienced that heat, it is almost impossible to imagine. Seasonal springs below Horseshoe Mesa may offer water (which must be treated or filtered), but are not reliable. / 1.6 km round-trip; 1 hour approximate round-trip hiking time. Whenever I hike the trails, even if Im only intending to go a short distance, I always bring the ten essentials. Recommended. Definitely more difficult than I expected, I usually stick to moderate trails so this was pretty tough for me. Experience trail navigation somewhat required. This sometimes surprises, even disappoints, those who knew me before the accident. 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. Water is available (year-round) on the South Rim at the Backcountry Information Center in the lobby. Do not attempt if ANY concern with knees. 0000005588 00000 n I think this is probably a good hike if you plan on staying overnight but not my favorite day hike. Roosevelt Point Trail Trail conditions are tougher than the Bright Angel and South Kaibab Trails. I went left. Several times a month, I go to physical and muscle therapists. Pets on leash and bicycles are permitted on this hard-packed trail. Water contains high arsenic levels Trip Type: Day Hike Tour. Part of the trail is paved and accessible. Water from springs must be treated before drinking. Additional water bottle filling stations can be found on the Go "Green" and Refill Your Water Bottles web page. 0000083048 00000 n Not for the faint of heart in some areas. 7.5 Minute Cape Royal and Grandview Point Quads (USGS) Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Make sure you check a map frequently. Be sure to visit the. Its a little less traveled relative to some of the more popular trails so there is some solitude during the hike. Excessive hydration and insufficient salt intake causes hyponatremia,a seizure-producing electrolyte disorder. 0000124990 00000 n this was an incredible hike. A trail with spectacular views, as all the other reviews say. Also one with very little traffic, we walked all day without seeing anyone (which may have been because it was July). The trail begins on the canyon side of a retaining wall at Grandview Point. She wrote in her diary: As the hours passed, I became more and more terrified. I grabbed my headlamp and turned on the flashing mode and ran to the highest rock I could find nearby. - I encountered very few people especially when compared to the crowds of Bright Angel/Kabab trail Horseshoe Mesa And then, suddenly, unbelievably, it wasnt. Rocky sections interrupt the otherwise packed-dirt trail. Post hike discussion led to us to prefer clockwise as the East side trail to Hance Creek is very loose and steep - we would prefer ascending this trail. Miraculously, my internal organs were spared. In one particularly vivid episode, a raging, muddy Colorado River tossed wooden boats around like toys. A few inches to my right, and I would have cracked my head on a ragged piece of rock. Winds through the forest to a point overlooking the canyon and the North Kaibab Trail switchbacks. Make a Plan Widforss Trail hb```a`tA2@8Mqxy1-,{g0V2012M]/LqXD 240A!!Z3&? We took 1.25 gal of water (5 L) and it was enough. Seek shelter immediately. 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. 0000005814 00000 n Here was freedom on an unimaginable scale. Also, in this section, you will lose an additional 500 ft of elevation and be in DIRECT SUN! The trail, if you havent heard, is steeeeeep. Unmaintained steep trail requires caution. The trail starts at Grandview Point, one of the scenic overlooks along Desert View Drive (Hwy 64) on the parks South Rim. Large slabs of sandstone placed edgewise provided a durable andlabor intensivewalking surface. From there connections are possible to the Nankoweap Trail and U.S. Forest Service roads. At the end of the trail, near Horseshoe Mesa, there is evidence of mining operations from the 1800's rusty cans, nails, tools and structures, protected as archeological resources. 0000066416 00000 n Please be respectful of campers Water contains high arsenic levels Vault toilet facilities are located at both areas. Berry built a trail to his copper mine and used burros to pack the ore to the rim. But we were careful and took our time. Sometimes, my brain tells me everything feels right when it isnt right at all. Highly recommend the two spurs (canyon viewpoint and caves). You arrive at a trail junction at the bend of Horseshoe Mesa around 2.5 miles, from which you can embark on extended trips along several inner canyon trails. There were many sections that I got complete off trail because you can barely see the trail and need to scramble over rocks. 0000048626 00000 n HW]o}G(. After more switchbacks, you reach the turnoff to Page Spring near 3.1 miles. Wearing sun hats and cool, wet clothing will help regulate your core body temperature during warmer hikes. 0000034888 00000 n On the road to Grandview Point, you maynotice a shift from pinyon-juniper woodlands to ponderosa pine forests. 0000001872 00000 n It took us 6 hours round trip. Camping is not allowed in or near historic mines and structures. *Lots of loose rock and soft soil ]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 For more information, please visit. The two other people, one a relative of the woman who fell, reported being unable to find a pulse. Don't forget to listen to the Hike Smart Podcasts! I thought Id share technical data. The Yakama Nation is fighting a pumped hydro storage development near Goldendale, Washington but its just one of many. 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