Angels Window Trail,
Grand Canyon National Park

Located 14.3 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
118 Steps 1  (0.1 mi)
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The Angel's Window Trail is a very short, paved trail with amazing views of Angel's Window, the Colorado River and the inner Grand Canyon.

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Elevation

The Angels Window Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,894 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,888 ft. and an elevation range of 6 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.1 mi7,888 ft7,894 ft6 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1 min0.22 ft7 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2 min0.67 ft2 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 Angels Window 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: Bright Angel Point, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Walhalla Plateau, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Cape Solitude, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Phantom Ranch, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Cape Royal, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Desert View, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Tusayan East, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Grandview Point, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Grandview Point NE, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Angels Window 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 Angels Window Trail?

The length of the trail is 0.1 miles (0.1 km) or 118 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Angels Window Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1 minutes in one direction and in 2 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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