East Rim Trail,
Kaibab National Forest

Located 30.3 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
3,680 Steps 1  (1.6 mi)
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Elevation

The East Rim Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,860 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,470 ft. and an elevation range of 1,390 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.6 mi7,470 ft8,860 ft1,390 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
40 min0.00 ft1,388 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.2 hrs115.71,388 ft0 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 East Rim 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: Telephone Hill, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Kane Ranch, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Buffalo Tanks, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: De Motte Park, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Dog Point, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Buffalo Ranch, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Kanabownits Spring, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Little Park Lake, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Point Imperial, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the East Rim 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

Is this trail known by any other names?

Yes, this trail is also known as East Rim Trail #7.

What is the length of the East Rim Trail?

The length of the trail is 1.6 miles (2.6 km) or 3,680 steps.

How long does it take to hike the East Rim Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 40 minutes in one direction and in 1.2 hours 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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