Arizona · Hiking

Thunder River Trail

24.2 mi
round trip
2,883 ft
climb
6,243 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Thunder River Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Canyon National Park. It doesn't name Thunder River 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.

Thunder River Trail is a hard hike in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, managed by the National Park Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 24 miles, with a one-way climb of roughly 2,880 feet from a low point of about 2,500 feet to a high of about 6,200 feet. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically May and September. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 76°F, while July and August run warmer, with highs in the mid-80s. A fee is charged for the hike, and bikes are not allowed. The trail starts close to several other routes, including Deer Creek Trail and Surprise Valley, both about 0.4 miles away, and Tapeats Creek Trail at about 1.3 miles. Rainbow Rim lies about 6 miles off.

Local outfitters

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