Arizona · Hiking

Escalante Route

Escalante RoutePhoto: Don Graham from Redlands, CA, USA - God bless it!, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
22.8 mi
round trip
1,187 ft
climb
3,897 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Is Escalante Route open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Canyon National Park. It doesn't name Escalante Route, 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.

The Escalante Route is a 22.8-mile out-and-back hike in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Grand Canyon, about 12 miles away. The trail rises from a low point of 2,576 feet to a high of 3,897 feet, with an elevation gain of 1,187 feet one way. It is rated hard. 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 well below the route, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. A fee is charged for the hike, and bikes are not allowed. Moran Point, a climbing area, is about 2.7 miles away, and the East Tonto and Grandview Trail hikes are within 3.5 miles. Hull Cabin, a campground, is about 5.5 miles off.

Local outfitters

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