Plateau Point Trail,
Grand Canyon National Park

Located 8.4 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
3,155 Steps 1  (1.5 mi)
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The Plateau Point Trail is accessed from the Bright Angel Trail at Indian Garden. There's fantastic views of the Colorado River from this location as well as magnificent canyon views of the mesa. During the summer months, the temperatures in the canyon can reach well into the 100's at this elevation. Stay hydrated and eat snacks regularly.

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Elevation

The Plateau Point Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,785 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,692 ft. and an elevation range of 93 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.5 mi3,692 ft3,785 ft93 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
33 min7.590 ft72 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
34 min6.072 ft90 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 Plateau Point 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 Plateau Point 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 Plateau Point Trail?

The length of the trail is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) or 3,155 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Plateau Point Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 33 minutes in one direction and in 34 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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