Tonto Trail from Grandview Point to South Kaibab Trailhead
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
| Address: | ~Grandview Trail, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA |
| GPS: |
35°59'51.5"N 111°59'15.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 28.10 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 5223.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Point A to B |
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Backpack, Camp, and Hike
A rigorous point-to-point backpack of four to five days; recommended for experienced Grand Canyon backpackers only. Long stretches of this scenic, lonely segment of the Tonto Trail are dry most of the year, so water is your most important consideration on this trail. To eave a shuttle vehicle for the end of the hike, hikers must park at the Canyon View Information Plaza and ride the free Kaibab Trail Route shuttle bus from the South Kaibab trailhead. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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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 (8.7 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the left(0.6 mi)
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