Transept Trail,
Grand Canyon National Park

Located 17.2 miles from Tusayan, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
4,498 Steps 1  (2.1 mi)
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Elevation

The Transept Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,362 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,109 ft. and an elevation range of 253 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.1 mi8,109 ft8,362 ft253 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
53 min17.0204 ft34 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
50 min2.834 ft204 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

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 Transept 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: Kanabownits Spring, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Little Park Lake, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Point Imperial, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Shiva Temple, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Bright Angel Point, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Walhalla Plateau, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Grand Canyon, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Phantom Ranch, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Cape Royal, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Transept 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 Transept Trail?

The length of the trail is 2.1 miles (3.3 km) or 4,498 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Transept Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 53 minutes in one direction and in 50 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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