Grandview Trail
Grandview Trail
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This narrow trail leading to a 7,400 promontory is very popular for the first half mile or so, then it becomes a lot more rugged.
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Lisamarie L
Madison, WI926 contributions
Aug 2021
We did a very small portion of this trail without our kids (my parents watched them at the lookout) but even the small bit we did was amazing.
As we did this vacation with our kids and my parents we knew we weren't going to be able to do some of the more strenuous activities or hikes that went to more remote parts of the canyon. However, we did want to venture below the rim a bit, so we set a timer to hike 10 minutes down, and then back up.
Of course, I would have loved to keep going - it was really cool to sink below the rim and watch the light/colors change on the rocks. The hike/trail was very steep and had switchbacks and often narrow/sheer paths. Definitely not a trail I would bring kids on, and make sure you have plenty of water and your shoes are tied (I can only imagine what would happen if you tripped on your shoelaces...).
As we did this vacation with our kids and my parents we knew we weren't going to be able to do some of the more strenuous activities or hikes that went to more remote parts of the canyon. However, we did want to venture below the rim a bit, so we set a timer to hike 10 minutes down, and then back up.
Of course, I would have loved to keep going - it was really cool to sink below the rim and watch the light/colors change on the rocks. The hike/trail was very steep and had switchbacks and often narrow/sheer paths. Definitely not a trail I would bring kids on, and make sure you have plenty of water and your shoes are tied (I can only imagine what would happen if you tripped on your shoelaces...).
Written 26 September 2021
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fanofmx
Millersburg, OH18 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
I did a lot of reading before choosing a trail and even more reading after choosing THIS trail. Our family of four ( me, my bf and two sons age 17 and 14) traveled to the Grand Canyon for spring break and hiked the Grandview on April 3rd. Although we are all active individuals (sports, running, exercising, etc.) none of us our "hikers". I liked the appeal of this trail being less populated but the mom in me was nervous about the steep hills, drop offs, narrow ledges, etc. I'm not sure I slept the night before the hike I was so nervous. So many reviews make it sound terrifying and grueling. As soon as we started down the trail and I could see the terrain for myself, I was no longer worried. It's steep, but at no time did I ever feel like myself or my kids were in danger. The biggest threat on the trail would be tripping or your foot sliding out on loose dirt/gravel underfoot (which happened to me twice). If you are physically fit and able to climb stairs with no debilitating fear of heights, this trail is manageable. The amount of time it will take you to complete is based entirely on your fitness. We witnessed a mom and dad with their two children riding in packs (about a 10 month old and 2 year old) climbing down to Horseshoe!
We couldn't have ordered a more beautiful weather day. The temperature at the rim when we started our hike was about 35 degrees at 8:00 am. The high for the day was forecast to be 61. This means heat was never a factor for us. Even at the Mesa there was a nice breeze. The trail gets steep almost immediately on essentially staircase switchbacks. The trail stays steep for most of the descent with the occasional level rolling sections. The trail covers every type of terrain you can imagine, staircase switchbacks, gravel/rocks, boulders, dirt, to stacked rocks (reminded me of a giant cobblestone path). The cobblestone paths were the hardest for me going down. It felt like my foot was more inclined to slip or roll out from under me.
We entered the trail about 8 am and reached Horseshoe Mesa about 10:30. We stopped frequently on the way down for pictures, drinks and took one 15 minute snack break about half way down. We ate a quick lunch and headed back up the trail by 11:15. My oldest son had much stronger legs than me and tired of waiting and made it out about 20 minutes ahead of me. I crawled out of the trail about 1:45.
The trail is full of pretty views and it's challenging which kept it interesting. We didn't see a lot of wildlife, just two small lizards. There are NO markers on the trail which indicate to you how far you've gone. Maps indicate that the Coconino Saddle is 1.1 miles from the trail head. However, the saddle isn't marked so good luck knowing when you've reached it. There are 2 areas that could be considered a “saddle.” We encountered roughly 3 dozen other hikers PAST the “saddle” areas. We had the Mesa to ourselves during lunch. On the way out, the final mile of the trail is fairly crowded with other people going just part of the way down for the view. This is frustrating cause your hot, tired and just want to be done and this significantly slows your pace and rhythm. But you take the good with the bad.
We didn't do any exploring around the Mesa except a 5 minute detour to peek into one small "cave". We ran into several families on their way out that said they really enjoyed exploring the caves, etc. around the area. We each carried a backpack filled with 2 liters of water plus a Gatorade. We also carried a sandwich for lunch, pretzels, granola bars, beef jerky, some nuts, grapes, etc. I also carried a first aid kit, blister kit, etc. which we thankfully never needed.
We completely enjoyed this trail. So much so that we are now busy planning a rim to rim to hike!
We couldn't have ordered a more beautiful weather day. The temperature at the rim when we started our hike was about 35 degrees at 8:00 am. The high for the day was forecast to be 61. This means heat was never a factor for us. Even at the Mesa there was a nice breeze. The trail gets steep almost immediately on essentially staircase switchbacks. The trail stays steep for most of the descent with the occasional level rolling sections. The trail covers every type of terrain you can imagine, staircase switchbacks, gravel/rocks, boulders, dirt, to stacked rocks (reminded me of a giant cobblestone path). The cobblestone paths were the hardest for me going down. It felt like my foot was more inclined to slip or roll out from under me.
We entered the trail about 8 am and reached Horseshoe Mesa about 10:30. We stopped frequently on the way down for pictures, drinks and took one 15 minute snack break about half way down. We ate a quick lunch and headed back up the trail by 11:15. My oldest son had much stronger legs than me and tired of waiting and made it out about 20 minutes ahead of me. I crawled out of the trail about 1:45.
The trail is full of pretty views and it's challenging which kept it interesting. We didn't see a lot of wildlife, just two small lizards. There are NO markers on the trail which indicate to you how far you've gone. Maps indicate that the Coconino Saddle is 1.1 miles from the trail head. However, the saddle isn't marked so good luck knowing when you've reached it. There are 2 areas that could be considered a “saddle.” We encountered roughly 3 dozen other hikers PAST the “saddle” areas. We had the Mesa to ourselves during lunch. On the way out, the final mile of the trail is fairly crowded with other people going just part of the way down for the view. This is frustrating cause your hot, tired and just want to be done and this significantly slows your pace and rhythm. But you take the good with the bad.
We didn't do any exploring around the Mesa except a 5 minute detour to peek into one small "cave". We ran into several families on their way out that said they really enjoyed exploring the caves, etc. around the area. We each carried a backpack filled with 2 liters of water plus a Gatorade. We also carried a sandwich for lunch, pretzels, granola bars, beef jerky, some nuts, grapes, etc. I also carried a first aid kit, blister kit, etc. which we thankfully never needed.
We completely enjoyed this trail. So much so that we are now busy planning a rim to rim to hike!
Written 9 April 2015
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Jody K
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Oct 2014 • Friends
I felt the need to put my $0.02 on here. Others have alluded to the fact that the trail is narrow and steep. That made me a bit nervous to try this trail out, but I'm glad I did.
We went in the beginning of October 2014. The weather was upper 30's in the morning and likely upper 80s at the mesa around noon.
We wore regular hiking shoes, carried backpacks each - some photography gear and food and 2 liters of water each, with an "emergency" liter for the two of us to share if necessary. We did not have hiking poles and are mid-30s and mid-40s in reasonable shape.
The hike down was long - about 4 hours - but we were very careful going down the steep decline (with some loose areas) and stopped often to take photos of the sun rising over the canyon. Because of this it seemed way longer than 3 miles. You can see the mesa from the top of Grandview and can continue to see it most of the way along the trail, which is neat to be able to watch your progress (or lack thereof if you're slow like us). Our knees and feet hurt a bit from the jarring going down the step/rock part of the trail (which is a significant portion of about the first half of the trail). There were no "scary" parts of the trail - as long as you're mature and recognize and respect the fact that you're climbing down a cliff and are watching where you put your feet, you should be fine. We have climbed Angels Landing in Zion and both agreed that on the "scary scale" of 1-10 that hike was a 9. This trail was maybe a 0.5. We started out before 0700 and saw few (less than 10) people on the trail all the way to the mesa.
The actual mesa had lovely views in most directions. The trail has been altered within the past few years and no longer goes next to the mines on the mesa. Instead the trail has been rerouted to the west a bit (read about it here http://faculty.fortlewis.edu/KENNY_R/publications/Legacy%20Grand%20View%20mine.pdf) to avoid radioactivity from uranium. As such, the metal mine "crank" that many post pictures of is no longer available to visit/photograph unless you cross a "Radiation Area Keep Out" area (at your own risk) when you see the crank coming down the trail about to hit the mesa. You may be able to find the crank by circling around the posted area to the far east but we were unable to find it via this method - probably didn't go far enough. Further along the mesa you can see and visit the walls of a mining building complete with a chimney. There's a dilapidated metal cooking cauldron in the enclosure and some old nails and cans. Scattered throughout the mesa are more old signs, cans, pans, unidentifiable objects, barbed wire, etc from the years of mining activity. This is pretty neat to see but I have to admit I was a bit disappointed and thought it would be a bit more interesting. You really just have to wander around and look for mining stuff. The only thing really visible right off the trail is the building. The mesa has little tree cover and was very hot. I wish we had more time to explore but we were worried about the time to get back up the trail. There is a composting toilet (which is non-private) and water about a mile further down (and down in incline) the mesa (that requires treating) but we did not visit these.
The hike back up (starting around noon) alternated between shade and sun, and we were thankful for the shade. I personally felt the hike up was a lot better on my body than the hike down. I felt much more sure footed and my knees didn't hurt. You just have to stop to catch your breath and eat something when necessary. The views on the way back up were equally as spectacular as the way down and the colors on the canyon had completely changed from the morning. We still stopped many times for photos and twice for food and the way up only took 3 hours. We saw many more people on the trail on the way up than on the way down. Nearing the top, the trail was mobbed and loud from people at the lookout who had scooted down the trail a bit for views. We saw a scorpion and a tarantula on the trail on the way up and the trail had a surprising number of flower blooms for early October.
We both drank the 2 liters we brought with us and had started on the extra liter by the time we hit the top. I would recommend bringing 3 liters of water each, minimum, and more in the heat of summer.
This was a worthwhile trail to hike. I loved the solitude in the morning, the spectacular views, exploring the mesa (although I wish we had more time for this) and even the hike back up wasn't bad. I was a bit disappointed at the dearth of "mining artifacts" readily available at the mesa but we didn't give ourselves much time to explore and likely would have rated this hike 5 stars had we had more time to find them.
We went in the beginning of October 2014. The weather was upper 30's in the morning and likely upper 80s at the mesa around noon.
We wore regular hiking shoes, carried backpacks each - some photography gear and food and 2 liters of water each, with an "emergency" liter for the two of us to share if necessary. We did not have hiking poles and are mid-30s and mid-40s in reasonable shape.
The hike down was long - about 4 hours - but we were very careful going down the steep decline (with some loose areas) and stopped often to take photos of the sun rising over the canyon. Because of this it seemed way longer than 3 miles. You can see the mesa from the top of Grandview and can continue to see it most of the way along the trail, which is neat to be able to watch your progress (or lack thereof if you're slow like us). Our knees and feet hurt a bit from the jarring going down the step/rock part of the trail (which is a significant portion of about the first half of the trail). There were no "scary" parts of the trail - as long as you're mature and recognize and respect the fact that you're climbing down a cliff and are watching where you put your feet, you should be fine. We have climbed Angels Landing in Zion and both agreed that on the "scary scale" of 1-10 that hike was a 9. This trail was maybe a 0.5. We started out before 0700 and saw few (less than 10) people on the trail all the way to the mesa.
The actual mesa had lovely views in most directions. The trail has been altered within the past few years and no longer goes next to the mines on the mesa. Instead the trail has been rerouted to the west a bit (read about it here http://faculty.fortlewis.edu/KENNY_R/publications/Legacy%20Grand%20View%20mine.pdf) to avoid radioactivity from uranium. As such, the metal mine "crank" that many post pictures of is no longer available to visit/photograph unless you cross a "Radiation Area Keep Out" area (at your own risk) when you see the crank coming down the trail about to hit the mesa. You may be able to find the crank by circling around the posted area to the far east but we were unable to find it via this method - probably didn't go far enough. Further along the mesa you can see and visit the walls of a mining building complete with a chimney. There's a dilapidated metal cooking cauldron in the enclosure and some old nails and cans. Scattered throughout the mesa are more old signs, cans, pans, unidentifiable objects, barbed wire, etc from the years of mining activity. This is pretty neat to see but I have to admit I was a bit disappointed and thought it would be a bit more interesting. You really just have to wander around and look for mining stuff. The only thing really visible right off the trail is the building. The mesa has little tree cover and was very hot. I wish we had more time to explore but we were worried about the time to get back up the trail. There is a composting toilet (which is non-private) and water about a mile further down (and down in incline) the mesa (that requires treating) but we did not visit these.
The hike back up (starting around noon) alternated between shade and sun, and we were thankful for the shade. I personally felt the hike up was a lot better on my body than the hike down. I felt much more sure footed and my knees didn't hurt. You just have to stop to catch your breath and eat something when necessary. The views on the way back up were equally as spectacular as the way down and the colors on the canyon had completely changed from the morning. We still stopped many times for photos and twice for food and the way up only took 3 hours. We saw many more people on the trail on the way up than on the way down. Nearing the top, the trail was mobbed and loud from people at the lookout who had scooted down the trail a bit for views. We saw a scorpion and a tarantula on the trail on the way up and the trail had a surprising number of flower blooms for early October.
We both drank the 2 liters we brought with us and had started on the extra liter by the time we hit the top. I would recommend bringing 3 liters of water each, minimum, and more in the heat of summer.
This was a worthwhile trail to hike. I loved the solitude in the morning, the spectacular views, exploring the mesa (although I wish we had more time for this) and even the hike back up wasn't bad. I was a bit disappointed at the dearth of "mining artifacts" readily available at the mesa but we didn't give ourselves much time to explore and likely would have rated this hike 5 stars had we had more time to find them.
Written 6 October 2014
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speech529
Phoenix, AZ251 contributions
Jul 2012 • Friends
My husband and I are avid hikers and we've both hiked the Grand Canyon to Phantom Ranch(I've done it 8 times). We decided to try a trail that was new for us: Grandview Trail located about 12 miles east of Grand Canyon Village. The trailhead has nice views of the canyon.
The trail was originally built to accomodate copper miners and mules in1892. Natural stones were laid horizontally along the switchbacks at the start of this steep trail. The latter half of the trail is not built in this manner nor is it maintained. In fact, there was a 15 foot area that was almost completely washed out! One more heavy rain and I believe this trail will be impassable as there are steep drop offs at this point in the trail.
The trail is quite steep at the start. The trail is sometimes 18 inches wide in places with deep drops down to the switchback below or perhaps 100s of feet into the canyon.
From the trailhead to Horseshoe Mesa is 3 miles. It took us 3.5 hours due to the steep nature of the trail. We wore hiking shoes/boots and had trekking poles. The temperature was about 85-87. I had two liters of water in my water bladder and an extra half liter of water treated with an electrolyte supplement. I also had my lunch and snacks. My husband had one liter of water, lunch and snacks.
Towards the end of the trail, there are ruins of the copper mine area. There is a stone cabin, minus a roof and areas that are posted "No Entry: Radioactivity". You can see small stones that are laced with green copper.
We ate lunch in the shadow of Horseshoe Mesa and then decided to get moving back up the trail. We started at noon and I made it out in 2.5 hours, which surprised me as hiking up a trail at elevation is usually double the time as hiking down. It was a tough uphill climb. I had to pace myself, stop for at least 5 minutes each hour and drink/eat.
My friend ended her hike about 10 minutes after me. It took my husband and my friend's husband 3 hours to hike out.
I finished my water and snacks by the time I got to the end of the trail. We saw many people on this trail who were obviously underhydrated. At one point, our party gave some of his water to two young men who had run out of water and were really suffering.
We found out two days after surviving this dangerous hike that an older woman had fallen from the trail on the Thursday prior to our hike. She fell some 100 feet from the trail and was killed instantly. I don't know why the park service does not post this information at the trailhead. We may have thought twice about doing this hike.
The trail was originally built to accomodate copper miners and mules in1892. Natural stones were laid horizontally along the switchbacks at the start of this steep trail. The latter half of the trail is not built in this manner nor is it maintained. In fact, there was a 15 foot area that was almost completely washed out! One more heavy rain and I believe this trail will be impassable as there are steep drop offs at this point in the trail.
The trail is quite steep at the start. The trail is sometimes 18 inches wide in places with deep drops down to the switchback below or perhaps 100s of feet into the canyon.
From the trailhead to Horseshoe Mesa is 3 miles. It took us 3.5 hours due to the steep nature of the trail. We wore hiking shoes/boots and had trekking poles. The temperature was about 85-87. I had two liters of water in my water bladder and an extra half liter of water treated with an electrolyte supplement. I also had my lunch and snacks. My husband had one liter of water, lunch and snacks.
Towards the end of the trail, there are ruins of the copper mine area. There is a stone cabin, minus a roof and areas that are posted "No Entry: Radioactivity". You can see small stones that are laced with green copper.
We ate lunch in the shadow of Horseshoe Mesa and then decided to get moving back up the trail. We started at noon and I made it out in 2.5 hours, which surprised me as hiking up a trail at elevation is usually double the time as hiking down. It was a tough uphill climb. I had to pace myself, stop for at least 5 minutes each hour and drink/eat.
My friend ended her hike about 10 minutes after me. It took my husband and my friend's husband 3 hours to hike out.
I finished my water and snacks by the time I got to the end of the trail. We saw many people on this trail who were obviously underhydrated. At one point, our party gave some of his water to two young men who had run out of water and were really suffering.
We found out two days after surviving this dangerous hike that an older woman had fallen from the trail on the Thursday prior to our hike. She fell some 100 feet from the trail and was killed instantly. I don't know why the park service does not post this information at the trailhead. We may have thought twice about doing this hike.
Written 29 July 2012
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Ray37364
New Albany, IN27 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
1.1 miles to Coconino Saddle with 1200 elevation change makes for a steep trip but nearly deserted trail. We of 68 and 73 years had a fine time, the trail is not that difficult and rewards are worth the effort, fairly close to Desert View if you happen to be camping there. We considered Tanner Trail but opted for Grandview instead per the recommendation of a ranger.
Written 18 October 2017
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Greenluck
somewhere627 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Underused trail alert! Not as well known as the Bright Angel and South Kaibab. Well worth it to hike to the horseshoe mesa and back. Start early (4-5am) to have the trail mostly to yourself. Overnight camping near horseshoe mesa is possible. Overnight parking is available at the trailhead along with primitive restrooms. Difficult or impossible to park at the trailhead after 11am. This trail is steep, steep, steep. Consider bringing trekking poles for stability. Way more dangerous than other day hike trails in the area. Lots of sun on this trail by mid day afternoon so start early. Little to no trail maintenance makes hiking this trail a bit slower than other inner canyon trails in the area. Put this on your must do list!
Written 19 May 2017
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Zoom_Gotti
Henderson, NV1,506 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
It gets a four because it's tough. If you're just here for the views and photos, then hang around the point or walk down the trail a few minutes. Don't try to go any farther. But if you want a healthy backpacking and day hike experience, this trail is for you! it's rough because of the stone work ramps going down. This was originally a mining trail going down over 2000 feet to the mesa. And that's what you'll be hiking on, lots of stone. It does level out here and there, but it's mostly slope hiking. So have good shoes and plenty of drink. Backpackers often go farther than the mesa, heading for the Tonto or down to the creeks. If you're going to try either of these as a day hike, get an early start. I'm a senior, so just to the mesa took from 10:30 AM until about 1 PM. But it took me some 4 hours to climb back up (I stopped at most every switchback and longer at the saddle). And, wow, was I tired! But it's definitely worth it. The views are fantastic and the mesa area is serene. And for rock hounds, lots of flashy stones around the mining area.
Written 24 May 2018
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Shatiel
Belfast, UK727 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
We found this trail quite demanding, especially the first part. It’s steep and rough and if you have a gps track you will feel like you are doing absolutely zero progress on the overall trail for the first hour and a half. Keep going and don’t give up, after the initial descent it gets easier and you will start making good progress. We started in the early afternoon and at one point we were thinking we would never make it back before night, but in reality we did it all in a bit more than five hours. The views are just amazing and some of the best you’ll see in the South Rim. If this is your first trail on the Grand Canyon consider the photo factor: for us it was and we spent a huge amount of time stopping again and again to take pictures. Completing this trail was very rewarding but to attempt it you should have an average level of fitness and some experience on difficult terrains.
Written 14 May 2018
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Margopolo613
Williston, SC44 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
My hubby and I were able to get a back county permit to camp for one night in Horseshoe Mesa while adventuring in the Grand Canyon. The Grandview Trail leads down to the Horseshoe Mesa. The total trek down was 3 miles. The total trek back up the next day was 3.7 miles, after we stopped to get water at Page's Spring. The elevation change down was 3,000 feet and the total elevation change back up (after going down to and coming back up from Page's Spring) was 3,500 feet. Only experienced hikers should do this one overnight. I will warn you, the trail down to and back up from Page's Spring (which is 0.7 miles off the main trail) is far more treacherous than the Grandview Trail of any of the trails on Horseshoe Mesa. Either bring more water than you'll need or get ready for the Page's Spring spur.
Your knees, quads, and calves will ache for days after this hike, but it will be WORTH it. The views are stunning and you'll take a million photos that will never do the actual view justice!! Don't be scared by my post, just do it and make sure you have lots of water! Enjoy the scenery!
Your knees, quads, and calves will ache for days after this hike, but it will be WORTH it. The views are stunning and you'll take a million photos that will never do the actual view justice!! Don't be scared by my post, just do it and make sure you have lots of water! Enjoy the scenery!
Written 27 October 2016
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tonywu695
117 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
This is a great hike but not an easy one. This hike has everything accept a crowd. You have steepness, switchbacks, great views and absolute silence. Due to the difficulty of this trail we saw very few hikers during the six hours to complete this hike. I did this hike with a group of friends two experienced hikers and two inexperienced hikers. The experienced hikers had no problems but the inexperienced had difficulties with the altitude and vastness of the views. If you are not in good physical shape or have a fear of heights I would avoid this hike. Certain parts of the Grandview will give you jelly legs if you look down at some of the drop offs as one my friends had. But if you are looking for a challenge, a trail that is perfectly named then the Grandview is for you. The first 500 vertical feet is made up of a number of switchbacks with very few flat spots. Majority of the steepness is covered within the first mile meaning the most difficult part of this hike is the return trip.We took the trail to Horseshoe Mesa. The NPS site says it's 3 miles but we think it's closer to 3.5.
Written 8 September 2016
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