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Shoshone Point Trail

Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

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4.2 miles E of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

Address:	~Desert View Dr, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA
GPS:	36°2'5.5"N 112°4'9.4"W Maps \| Directions
State:	Arizona
Trail Length:	2.20 miles
Trail Type:	Out & Back
Hike Difficulty:	Beginner
Elevation Gain:	160 feet
Trails/Routes:	1.1 mi

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Shoshone Point Trail is a non-marked trail for hikers of all skill levels. The trail has limited views until the Shoshone Point overlook past the picnic area where astonishing canyon views can be seen. Perfect for kids.

The Shoshone Point Trail starts at a gate and unsigned parking pullout just west of mile marker 246 on Desert View Drive. The quiet trail is a nearly level dirt road that gains only 100 feet over its mile length. Cross the plateau hiking through a wooded area covered with ponderosa pine. After a mile, emerge at the turn around a loop where there are benches, grills, mule hitching posts and pit toilets. The covered pavilion can be rented for events, but you don't need a permit just to visit the overlook. The views of the eastern Grand Canyon area from the rim here are great, but thrill seekers press on to the very edge of Shoshone Point. Be careful with the loose rock and narrow ledges, a fall would be deadly. Check out the cool mushroom/headstone rock formation at the point. See if you can identify Hance Rapids, Desert View Tower, Vishnu Temple, Horseshoe Mesa and many other landmarks. Enjoy the solitude of this unpopulated gem, then retrace your steps back to the parking area. This is also a popular place to watch the sunset (bring a headlamp for the hike back). Courtesy of hikingproject.com

Mapped Route/Trail Distances

Route #1

1.1 miles

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1.1K Edited by nicole97

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Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary

https://www.justgotravelstudios.com/collections/national-park-itineraries/products/grand-canyon-national-park-itinerary?ref=9zpxis0diin

Shoshone Point Hiking Trail, Grand Canyon, Arizona

https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7003283/shoshone-point

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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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 E
Partial toll road
(1.3 mi)
Turn right to stay on AZ-64 E
Toll road
(2.4 mi)

The Shoshone Point Trail starts at a gate and unsigned parking pullout just west of mile marker 246 on Desert View Drive. Courtesy of The Hiking Project.

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The view from Shoshone Point courtesy of Grand Canyon National Park↗

Shoshone Point, Grand Canyon courtesy of sodai gomi↗

Sunset view from Shoeshone Point courtesy of Grand Canyon National Park↗

Trails

Distance ?

1.1 miles

Elevation Gain ?

-150 feet

Real Ascent ?

112 feet

Real Descent ?

262 feet

Avg Grade (-2°)

-3%

Grade (-42° to 5°)

-91% to 9%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.

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