Dripping Springs Trail,
Grand Canyon National Park

Located 8.9 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
3,690 Steps 1  (1.7 mi)
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The Dripping Springs Trail is accessed from the Hermit Trail. The first section of this trail is steep, unmaintained and rocky. There is no potable water on the trail, so pack plenty. You can fill up with water at Hermit's Rest.

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This hike is strenuous, so take care with your footing. You will know when you're at the start of Dripping Springs — prickly pear and other plants grow in the masses here, an oasis of green will meet you before you actually reach your destination. Please be aware, the trail is below the 'Dragon Flight Corridor', a flight path used by helicopter tours — when the tours are operating, the area is very noisy.

Elevation

The Dripping Springs Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,490 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,063 ft. and an elevation range of 427 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.7 mi5,063 ft5,490 ft427 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
51 min37.1445 ft155 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
46 min12.9155 ft445 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Dripping Springs Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Havasupai Point, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Shiva Temple, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Bright Angel Point, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Piute Point, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Grand Canyon, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Phantom Ranch, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Metzger Tank, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Tusayan West, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Tusayan East, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Dripping Springs Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

What is the length of the Dripping Springs Trail?

The length of the trail is 1.7 miles (2.7 km) or 3,690 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Dripping Springs Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 51 minutes in one direction and in 46 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

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Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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