Loading trail…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Save this plan
Sign up to save your own editable copy — you'll pick up right here.
Arizona
28.0 mi
Distance
2,228 ft
Gain
No conditions check on file for this trail yet — always verify current conditions before you go.
Why you'll love it
Royal Arch Route
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
Royal Arch Route is a 28.0-mile out-and-back trail located in Arizona and managed by the United States National Park Service. The route features 2,228 feet of elevation gain, making it a moderately challenging hike suitable for experienced hikers. This National Park Service-maintained trail offers hikers the opportunity to explore protected public lands in Arizona. The out-and-back format allows you to turn around at any point that suits your fitness level and available time, though the full distance and elevation gain should inform your preparation and pacing. Given the substantial distance and elevation gain, plan for a full day of hiking and bring adequate water and supplies. Weather conditions in Arizona can be extreme, particularly during summer months, so timing your visit carefully is essential. The trail's proximity to Arizona's natural attractions makes it a worthwhile destination for those seeking a longer wilderness experience within the state's diverse landscapes.
Hermit Trail Grand Canyon
~22 min drive
Louis D. Boucher, the "hermit" of Hermit Creek basin, lived in this area for 20 years. Boucher built the Boucher Trail (west of the Hermit Trail) and seasonal residences at Dripping Springs and near Boucher Creek. Though socially active in the South Rim community, residents la…
South Bass Trail
~6 min drive
14 mi · Hard
Powell Plateau Trail
~17 min drive
6.7 mi · Moderate
Dripping Springs Trail
~22 min drive
4.7 mi · Easy
Mohave Point
~24 min drive
Another spectacular point for watching sunset, Mohave Point offers excellent views of the Colorado River deep in the canyon below. From here you can also see the Salt Creek, Granite, and Hermit rapids. Below this viewpoint, 'The Alligator' named by Emery Kolb points across th…
Esplanade Route
~6 min drive
23 mi · Hard
Deer Creek Trail
~26 min drive
6.3 mi · Moderate
Monument Creek Trail
~22 min drive
2.6 mi · Easy
Bright Angel Trail
~27 min drive
The most popular hiking trail into Grand Canyon, the Bright Angel Trail lets hikers walk in the footsteps of the canyon's Indigenous peoples, miners, and early tourists, as they descend into the canyon's depths. Offering outstanding views, morning and afternoon shade, resthous…
North Bass Trail
~17 min drive
24 mi · Hard
