Length: 0.66 mi
Est. time: 12m
Gain: 5 ft
Loss: 6 ft
Max elev: 7,132 ft
Elevation profile
+5 ft gain · −6 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Parking Lot 1 - South Rim Visitor Center (ParkingLot) · 161 accessible spaces
Grand Canyon Visitor Center (South Rim) (VisitorCenter)
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Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.