Thunder River and Tapeats Creek Trail - Backpack, Camp, and Hike near North Rim, Arizona
~Unnamed Road, North Rim, AZ 86052, USA,North Rim,Arizona
36.43459874, -112.42979041
25.7 miles NW of North Rim, Arizona
Address: ~Unnamed Road, North Rim, AZ 86052, USA
GPS: 36°26'4.6"N 112°25'47.2"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 22.50 miles
Elevation Gain: 6735.00 feet
Hike Difficulty: Advanced
Trail Type: Out & Back

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Backpack, Camp, and Hike

Thunder River Trail - Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim) is a 25 mile out and back trail located near North Rim, Arizona that features a river. The trail is only recommended for very experienced outdoorsmen and primarily used for hiking & rock climbing. Courtesy of AllTrails.com

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

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From North Rim, Arizona

  1. Head northwest on AZ-67 N toward Bridle Path
    May be closed at certain times or days
    This road is closed in winter.
    (16.1 mi)
  2. Turn left onto Forest Rd 22 (2.2 mi)
  3. Turn left onto Forest Rd 270AB (0.2 mi)
  4. Slight right at Forest Rd 1046 (3.6 mi)
  5. Turn left (0.4 mi)
  6. Turn right onto Forest Rd 222 (3.0 mi)
  7. Turn left (9.3 mi)
  8. Turn left (2.9 mi)
  9. Keep left
    Destination will be on the left
    (131 ft)
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