Waldron Trail,
Grand Canyon National Park
The Waldron Trail descends into the canyon from the south rim. The trail has steep switchbacks and limited shade. While you're there, check-out Horsetheif Tank — you might see some wildlife drinking from the water.
Elevation
The Waldron Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,393 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,348 ft. and an elevation range of 1,045 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 1.6 mi | 5,348 ft | 6,393 ft | 1,045 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 1.0 hrs | 84.0 | 1,008 ft | 48 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 39 min | 4.0 | 48 ft | 1,008 ft |
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 Waldron 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
- Northwest Topo Map: Havasupai Point, AZ
- North Topo Map: Shiva Temple, AZ
- Northeast Topo Map: Bright Angel Point, AZ
- West Topo Map: Piute Point, AZ
- Topo Map: Grand Canyon, AZ
- East Topo Map: Phantom Ranch, AZ
- Southwest Topo Map: Metzger Tank, AZ
- South Topo Map: Tusayan West, AZ
- Southeast Topo Map: Tusayan East, AZ
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Waldron 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 Waldron Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.6 miles (2.6 km) or 3,577 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Waldron Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.0 hours in one direction and in 39 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)
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.