Blue Springs Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
| Address: | ~1435 Colter Ln, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA |
| GPS: |
36°2'51.4"N 111°47'51.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 10.80 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 909.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
- Head west (344 ft)
- Turn right toward Village Loop Drive (141 ft)
- Turn right onto Village Loop Drive (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Center Rd (1.6 mi)
- Turn left onto AZ-64 E (1.3 mi)
- Turn right to stay on AZ-64 E (21.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Desert View (285 ft)
- Turn right (0.2 mi)
- Turn right (246 ft)
- Continue straight (0.2 mi)
- Turn right (272 ft)
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