Fodor's InFocus Grand Canyon National Park by Fodor's Travel Guides

Author:Fodor's Travel Guides [Fodor’s Travel Guides]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Published: 2021-10-26T00:00:00+00:00

Widforss Trail

TRAIL | Round-trip, Widforss Trail is 9.6 miles, with an elevation change of only 200 feet. Allow five to six hours for the hike, which starts at 8,080 feet and passes through shady forests of pine, spruce, fir, and aspen on its way to Widforss Point, at 7,900 feet. Here you’ll have good views of five temples: Zoroaster, Brahma, and Deva to the southeast, and Buddha and Manu to the southwest. You are likely to see wildflowers in summer, and this is a good trail for viewing fall foliage. It’s named in honor of artist Gunnar M. Widforss, renowned for his paintings of national park landscapes. Moderate. EGrand Canyon National Park jTrailhead: off dirt road about 2 miles north of Grand Canyon Lodge.

VISITOR CENTER

North Rim Visitor Center

View exhibits, peruse the bookstore, and pick up useful maps and brochures at this visitor center. Interpretive programs are often scheduled in summer. If you’re craving refreshments, it’s a short walk from here to the Roughrider Saloon at the Grand Canyon Lodge. ENear Grand Canyon Lodge at North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park P928/638–7864 wwww.nps.gov/grca.

Lighten Your Load h

Hikers staying at either Phantom Ranch or Bright Angel Campground can take advantage of the ranch’s duffel service: bags or packs weighing 30 pounds or less can be transported to or from the ranch by mule for a fee of $77.50 each way. As is true for many desirable things at the canyon, reservations are a must. P303/297–2757 wwww.grandcanyonlodges.com.

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