Shoshone Point is a 2 mi trail with 100 ft of climbing — about 45m of moving time before you stop for anything. Dogs are not allowed, and we rate it comfortable from age 5. About 60% of it is shaded, and no refill point is recorded on the route.
Underfoot & overhead quiet forest to a rim overlook
2 mi and 100 ft of climbing work out to 45m of moving time — before you stop for anything. No refill is recorded on the route — you carry all of it. Informational only, not medical advice.
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In July, Grand Canyon National Park runs around 84°F at the main visitor elevation. With no refill recorded on the route, everything you drink starts in your pack.
49°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 6 mph
NOAA forecast for Grand Canyon National Park — not for this trailhead specificallyBeginning Sep. 6, no potable water will be available in the inner canyon, including along the Bright Angel Trail (1.5 Mile Resthouse, 3-Mile Resthouse, Havasupai Gardens day use and campground). All backpackers and...
Live NPS alert for Grand Canyon National Park · sourceCurrent trail closures: North Kaibab Trail, Cottonwood Campground, Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, Silver Bridge, Black Bridge. Additionally South Kaibab Trail below Tip-Off Point, and Bright Angel Trail...
Live NPS alert for Grand Canyon National Park · sourceAbout 45m of moving time for 2 mi and 100 ft of climbing — that is Naismith's planning rule, so it counts walking only, with nothing for photos, lunch or the queue at the top.
Planning figures for that much moving time are 0.4–0.7 L, cool day to hot. No refill point is recorded on the route, so you carry all of it. Informational only, not medical advice.
No — Shoshone Point is closed to dogs. Our Grand Canyon National Park dog guide lists the trails where they are welcome, plus boarding and the nearest 24/7 vet.
We rate it comfortable from age 5. It is not a stroller route. That rating is our own hand-check of length, footing and exposure, not an official NPS grade.
About 60% of the route is shaded, and Grand Canyon National Park peaks around 84°F in its hottest month. The less shade a route has, the more of it you want behind you before midday.
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