Arizona · Hiking

Unkar Delta Loop

Unkar Delta LoopPhoto: Nate Loper • #ArizonaGuide ️, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.8 mi
loop
71 ft
climb
2,714 ft
high point
Loop
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Is Unkar Delta Loop open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Canyon National Park. It doesn't name Unkar Delta Loop, 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 Unkar Delta Loop is a short, easy loop hike in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, managed by the National Park Service. The route is about 0.8 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 71 feet, and it makes a quick addition to a day spent exploring the park. 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. A fee is charged for the hike. The closest town is Vista Encantada, about 12 miles away. Nearby options include the Tanner Trail and the Escalante Route, both about 3.5 miles off, and the Desert View Walkways at about 3.7 miles. Climbers can head to Moran Point, roughly 6 miles away.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Unkar Delta Loop

    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, 12.5 mi away at 2,530 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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