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{{short description|Grand Canyon hiking trail}}
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The '''Grandview Trail'''<ref>{{cite web
The '''Grandview Trail''' is a [[hiking]] [[trail]] located on the South Rim of the [[Grand Canyon National Park]], located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Arizona]].
| title = Grandview Trail and Horseshoe Mesa

| publisher = National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
==Access==
| date = September 2006
The trail begins at the north end of the Grandview Point parking area, off of Arizona state route 64 between [[Grand Canyon Village, Arizona]] and Desert View.
| url = http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/Grandview_Trail.pdf
| accessdate = 2009-02-01}}
</ref> is a [[hiking]] [[trail]] located on the South Rim of the [[Grand Canyon National Park]], located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Arizona]].It was built in 1893 by miners and is noted for its cobblestone and cribbing sections.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/Grandview_Trail.pdf|title=Grandview Trail and Horseshoe Mesa|last=|first=|date=|website=Grand Canyon National Park Arizona|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
[[File:Cut stones on the Grandview Trail, Grand Canyon.jpg|thumb|Cobblestones on the Grandview Trail.]]
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The trail begins at the point and makes a quick descent through the Kaibab Limestone and Toroweap Formation, making a couple of switchbacks early. Portions of this section of trail were reconstructed in the summer of [[2005]] after a couple of storms washed them out.
The trail<ref>{{cite web
| title = Trail Description : Grandview Trail
| publisher = Bob Ribokas
| year = 2009
| url = http://www.bobspixels.com/kaibab.org/bc/gc_tr_gv.htm
| accessdate = 2009-02-01}}
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</ref> begins at the north end of the Grandview Point parking area, off of Arizona state route 64, {{convert|12|mi|km}} east of [[Grand Canyon Village, Arizona]]. From the trail head, it makes a quick descent through the Kaibab Limestone and Toroweap Formation, making a couple of early switchbacks. Portions of this section of trail were reconstructed in the summer of 2005 after a couple of storms washed them out.


The trail generally follows the western side of the ridge that extends northeast of ''Grandview Point'' which marks a natural break in the Coconino Sandstone. The trail turns to the north and makes a final descent through the Hermit Shale and Supai Group until it reached ''Horeshoe Mesa'' 3 miles from the trailhead.
The trail generally follows the western side of the ridge that extends northeast of Grandview Point which marks a natural break in the Coconino Sandstone. The trail turns to the north and makes a final descent through the Hermit Shale and Supai Group until it reaches Horseshoe Mesa, {{Convert|3|mi|km|0}} from the trail head, after a descent of {{convert|2500|ft|m}}.


Camping is allowed on the mesa in a designated area on its easter side by permit only, issued by the parks' Backcountry Information Center. Signage on trail indicates the location of the campsite. Composting toilets have been installed, but no water is available on the mesa.
Camping is allowed on the mesa in designated areas on its eastern side and by permit only. Permits are issued by the Backcountry Information Center. Signage on trail indicates the locations of the campsites. Composting toilets have been installed, but no water is available on the mesa.


On the mesa, the trail splits. First, a spur trail leads east down a steep break in the Redwall Limestone on the eastern side of the mesa closer to the rim. The spur trail is very steep, leading past ''Miner's Spring'', which is often dry. The end of this spur is about 4½ miles from the Grandview trailhead at a junction with the [[Tonto Trail]].
The trail splits on Horseshoe Mesa near the Last Chance Mine. A spur trail leads east down a break in the Redwall Limestone on the eastern side of the mesa close to the rim. The spur trail is steep, leading past Miners Spring which is the nearest water source for camping on Horseshoe Mesa. The end of this spur is about {{Convert|4.5|mi|km|1}} from the Grandview trail head at a junction with the [[Tonto Trail]] and leads to the head of Hance Canyon, a perennial water source and alternate camping area.


About ¼ after the Miner's Spring spur junction, the trail forks again. To the north, a trail leads to the end of the western arm of the mesa. To the west, the Grandview Trail cuts through a break in the Redwall Limestone to descent the western side of the mesa. About 1¾ miles past the fork is the end of the trail, at a junction with the [[Tonto Trail]].
To the west of Last Chance Mine, a western spur from the Grandview Trail cuts through a break in the Redwall Limestone and descends the western side of the mesa following Cottonwood Creek. Water taken from this source must be filtered, treated, or boiled before consuming.


The Grandview Trail follows the west side of a small butte that caps the mesa. It leads to the northern end of the mesa, and then descends between the two arms of the mesa to a junction with the [[Tonto Trail]]. From this point, the east branch doubles back toward Hance Canyon, and the west branch leads to Cottonwood Creek.
===Condition===
[[Image:Grandview-Phantom Monocline.jpg|right|thumb|The Grandview-Phantom [[Monocline]] viewed facing northwest from the Grandview Trail south of Horseshoe Mesa.]]


===Water Availability===
==See also==
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* [[The Grand Canyon]]
The only reliable water source along trail is at ''Cottonwood Creek'', which runs near the junction with the Tonto Trail. All water taken from this source must be filtered, treated, or boiled before consumning.
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* [[List of trails in Grand Canyon National Park]]

* [[Horseshoe Mesa]]
===Camping===

===Hazards===

==History==


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
*[http://www.nps.gov/archive/grca/backcountry/trails/grandview_to_s_kaibab.htm Grand Canyon National Park Official Site, Grandview Trail Description]
*[http://www.kaibab.org/bc/gc_tr_gv.htm Grand Canyon Explorer, Grandview Trail description]

==See Also==
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* [[The Grand Canyon]]
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* [[List of trails in Grand Canyon National Park]]


==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Grandview Trail}}
* [http://www.nps.gov/grca/ Grand Canyon National Park, Official site]
* [http://www.nps.gov/grca/ Grand Canyon National Park, Official site]
* [http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/Grandview_Trail.pdf Grandview Trail] National Park Service factsheet.
* [http://www.kaibab.org/ Grand Canyon Explorer]
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Latest revision as of 21:04, 28 November 2024

Grandview Trail
Horseshoe Mesa (lower left) on the Grandview Trail.
LocationGrand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States
TrailheadsColorado River
UseHiking
Highest pointGrandview Point
SightsGrand Canyon
HazardsSevere Weather
Overexertion
Dehydration
Flash Flood

The Grandview Trail[1] is a hiking trail located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona.It was built in 1893 by miners and is noted for its cobblestone and cribbing sections.[2]

Description

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Cobblestones on the Grandview Trail.

The trail[3] begins at the north end of the Grandview Point parking area, off of Arizona state route 64, 12 miles (19 km) east of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona. From the trail head, it makes a quick descent through the Kaibab Limestone and Toroweap Formation, making a couple of early switchbacks. Portions of this section of trail were reconstructed in the summer of 2005 after a couple of storms washed them out.

The trail generally follows the western side of the ridge that extends northeast of Grandview Point which marks a natural break in the Coconino Sandstone. The trail turns to the north and makes a final descent through the Hermit Shale and Supai Group until it reaches Horseshoe Mesa, 3 miles (5 km) from the trail head, after a descent of 2,500 feet (760 m).

Camping is allowed on the mesa in designated areas on its eastern side and by permit only. Permits are issued by the Backcountry Information Center. Signage on trail indicates the locations of the campsites. Composting toilets have been installed, but no water is available on the mesa.

The trail splits on Horseshoe Mesa near the Last Chance Mine. A spur trail leads east down a break in the Redwall Limestone on the eastern side of the mesa close to the rim. The spur trail is steep, leading past Miners Spring which is the nearest water source for camping on Horseshoe Mesa. The end of this spur is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) from the Grandview trail head at a junction with the Tonto Trail and leads to the head of Hance Canyon, a perennial water source and alternate camping area.

To the west of Last Chance Mine, a western spur from the Grandview Trail cuts through a break in the Redwall Limestone and descends the western side of the mesa following Cottonwood Creek. Water taken from this source must be filtered, treated, or boiled before consuming.

The Grandview Trail follows the west side of a small butte that caps the mesa. It leads to the northern end of the mesa, and then descends between the two arms of the mesa to a junction with the Tonto Trail. From this point, the east branch doubles back toward Hance Canyon, and the west branch leads to Cottonwood Creek.

The Grandview-Phantom Monocline viewed facing northwest from the Grandview Trail south of Horseshoe Mesa.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Grandview Trail and Horseshoe Mesa" (PDF). National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. September 2006. Retrieved 2009-02-01.
  2. ^ "Grandview Trail and Horseshoe Mesa" (PDF). Grand Canyon National Park Arizona.
  3. ^ "Trail Description : Grandview Trail". Bob Ribokas. 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-01.
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