Arizona · Hiking

Widforss Point

4.79-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona with 798 ft gain.

Widforss PointPhoto: Grand Canyon National Park, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
4.8 mi
round trip
1,561 ft
climb
8,278 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Widforss Point open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Best time to visit Widforss Point

Best months: May–October. 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

    36° / 18°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    37° / 19°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    44° / 23°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    52° / 28°

    4 wet

  5. May

    62° / 36°

    4 wet

  6. Jun

    73° / 43°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 49°

    8 wet

  8. Aug

    74° / 48°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    67° / 42°

    7 wet

  10. Oct

    56° / 33°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    45° / 24°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    36° / 17°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bright Angel Rs, AZ, 0.6 mi away at 8,000 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Widforss Point is a moderate out-and-back hike in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, managed by the National Park Service. The route is about 9.6 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 1,561 feet, and it starts at roughly 8,126 feet. The climb is steady, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.7 miles in, where the grade reaches 15%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Bright Angel show July highs around 77°F with lows near 49°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. A fee is charged for the hike. The Widforss Trail lies just 0.1 mile away, and the Arizona Trail is about 0.3 mile off. North Rim Campground (AZ) is about a mile away, and the Ken Patrick Trail is about 0.7 mile away.

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~12 min drive

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Local businesses nearby

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Buck Wild Hummer Tours

Hiking business nearby (~18 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Wander Camp

Hiking business nearby (~33 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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