Arizona · Hiking

Beamer Trail

Beamer TrailPhoto: Gonzo fan2007, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
18.1 mi
round trip
348 ft
climb
3,216 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Is Beamer Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Canyon National Park. It doesn't name Beamer Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: NPS · Grand Canyon National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Beamer Trail is a hard hike in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, managed by the National Park Service. It is an out-and-back route of about 18 miles, with a total elevation gain of 348 feet, starting at a low point of about 2,674 feet and reaching a high of about 3,216 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 81°F and October highs around 82°F, while June and July average in the low 100s. That station sits about 700 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. A fee is charged for the hike, and bikes are not allowed. The trail is long and the climb is steady, so plan on a full day.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Beamer Trail

    Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      57° / 35°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      63° / 40°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      73° / 45°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      81° / 52°

      4 wet

    5. May

      91° / 61°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      102° / 70°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      104° / 75°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      101° / 72°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      94° / 66°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      82° / 55°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      68° / 44°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 36°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Phantom Rch, AZ, 17.6 mi away at 2,530 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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