Near Widforss Point Trail
Grand Canyon National Park: The Transept Gorge
Near Widforss Point Trail
Along the North Rim, Widforss trail (photo by brewbooks)
Near Widforss Point Trail
Area along Widforss Trail in recovery mode from past wildfires.
Near Widforss Point Trail
View of Transept Gorge.
Near Widforss Point Trail
Grand Canyon's North Rim - Widforss Trail (photo by Joshua Eckert)

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Widforss Point Trail

4.8 (25 Ratings)
Stunning views of the North Rim after traveling through a lovely forest of fir, spruce, & aspen.
4.6
mi
Distance
549
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsViews
Access Issues
The entire 10-mile round trip takes most people 4 to 5 hours. There are no restrooms or drinking water along the trail.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.65mi
Distance
549ft
Elevation Gain
682ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
8,278ft
High Point
7,954ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Widforss Point Trail follows the canyon rim for approximately 2.5 miles/4 kilometers, then heads into the forest to emerge at Widforss Pointa distance of roughly 5 miles/8 kilometers one way (almost 10 miles/16 kilometers round trip). This trail is easy to follow. It travels along the rim above a dramatic tributary canyon that drains into !Bright Angel Creek. Then heads into a lovely forest of conifers and aspens. Superb views of the Grand Canyon appear when reaching Widforss Point.

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May 31, 2024
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May 31, 2024
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