Trail of Time is a 2.8 mi trail with 50 ft of climbing — about 55m of moving time before you stop for anything. Leashed dogs are welcome, and it takes a stroller. About 10% of it is shaded, and there is water on the route to refill from.
Underfoot & overhead paved geology walk
2.8 mi and 50 ft of climbing work out to 55m of moving time — before you stop for anything. There is water on the route to refill from. Informational only, not medical advice.
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In July, Grand Canyon National Park runs around 84°F at the main visitor elevation, and this route gives you almost nothing to hide under.
52°F · Mostly Clear · wind 5 mph
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Live NPS alert for Grand Canyon National Park · sourceAbout 55m of moving time for 2.8 mi and 50 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 0.5–1.0 L, cool day to hot. There is water on the route, so you can refill. Informational only, not medical advice.
Yes — leashed dogs are allowed on Trail of Time. Leashes (6 ft max) are required everywhere in Grand Canyon National Park.
We rate it comfortable from age 0. It takes a stroller. That rating is our own hand-check of length, footing and exposure, not an official NPS grade.
About 10% 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.