Cape Final Trail,
Grand Canyon National Park

Located 16.9 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
4,538 Steps 1  (2.1 mi)
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The Cape Final Trailhead is located on Cape Royal Road at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The trail passes through a heavily forested area to the east rim of the Grand Canyon.

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Elevation

The Cape Final Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,062 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,872 ft. and an elevation range of 190 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.1 mi7,872 ft8,062 ft190 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
51 min17.9215 ft152 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
51 min12.7152 ft215 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 Cape Final 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: Little Park Lake, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Point Imperial, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Nankoweap Mesa, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Bright Angel Point, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Walhalla Plateau, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Cape Solitude, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Phantom Ranch, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Cape Royal, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Desert View, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Cape Final 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 Cape Final Trail?

The length of the trail is 2.1 miles (3.4 km) or 4,538 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Cape Final Trail?

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