New Hance Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
| Address: | ~Desert View Dr, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA |
| GPS: |
36°0'16.6"N 111°55'27.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 13.50 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Elevation Gain: | 4826 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 9.1 mi |
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New Hance Trail is a colorful hike through Red Canyon to the Colorado River. This trail is considered one of the more difficult trails in the Grand Canyon and is a challenge only prepared hikers should accept.
Hikers can expect to hike 9 miles out and back on New Hance Trail. Parking is available at Moran Point, and the trailhead can be found by walking west from the parking lot.
New Hance Trail’s difficulty stems from the steepness of the trail and from the lack of water sources along the trail. Hikers should bring plenty of water with them as well as filters for river water at the end of the trail. It is a steep climb down into the canyon and back up with over a 4,500-foot elevation change. It is recommended that the hike be taken in the spring or fall as there is not much shade and summer temperatures are high.
The trail is washed out and very rocky in some places. The hike forces hikers to climb down and up using both arms and legs in some places. Hikers can expect to spend some time climbing and some time walking as they hike on New Hance Trail.
Once the trail reaches the Colorado River the hike can be extended by hiking along Tonto Trail by the River. Most hikers camp in the primitive campsites near New Hance Trail and finish the hike over a couple days. The trail can be hiked in one day, about 8 hours of hiking, if hikers are prepared with plenty of supplies and give themselves ample time to rest.
The primitive campsites can be found in several places along New Hance Trail. These sites can be found mid-canyon near Redwall, where the trail descends into Red Canyon, and upriver from the trail at the Colorado River. These primitive campsites are for experienced campers and backpackers.
New Hance Trail is a challenging hike with open, stunning views. The cliffs of Red Canyon have colorful layers of history that have been revealed by the rushing Colorado River. This hike is a wonderful, challenging addition to any Grand Canyon visit.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
- Head west (344 ft)
- Turn right toward Village Loop Drive (141 ft)
- Turn right onto Village Loop Drive (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Center Rd (1.6 mi)
- Turn left onto AZ-64 EPartial toll road(1.3 mi)
- Turn right to stay on AZ-64 EToll road(14.6 mi)
- Turn left (0.2 mi)
Directions from East Entrance Station: Drive westward along East Rim Drive to the Moran Point. Park your car at this pull off and walk, or bike, westward along East Rim Drive approximately 1 mile to the beginning of the trail. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
Trails
Distance ?
9.1 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
-4,550 feetReal Ascent ?
872 feetReal Descent ?
5,422 feetAvg Grade (-12°)
-20%Grade (-74° to 50°)
-351% to 118%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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