Length: 5.07 mi
Est. time: 3h 6m
Gain: 858 ft
Loss: 4,835 ft
Max elev: 8,512 ft
Elevation profile
+858 ft gain · −4,835 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
North Rim Campground (AZ) (Campground)
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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.