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Monument Creek

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  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Flagstaff and Northern AZ
  4. …Grand Canyon National Park
  5. South Rim
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“A side canyon trail connection the Tonto Trail and the Colorado River. ”

Peter Olson
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Miles

2.2

KM

Point to Point

2,946' 898 m

High

2,383' 726 m

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0' 0 m

Up

563' 172 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

26%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Must have a back-country permit for overnight camping.

Description

This trail starts down a steep section of switchbacks from the Tonto Trail. Once you reach the bottom of the switchbacks follow the stream bed all the way to the river. The creek bed is gravel and bedrock with a few sections of larger boulders, all quite easy to negotiate. During the spring, there may be water in the creek-bed that you can filter.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Grand Canyon National Park

Shared By:

Peter Olson
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#20

in South Rim

#510

in Arizona

#15,141

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Deep in the canyon, Granite Rapids at Monument Creek
Apr 21, 2015 near Grand C…, AZ
Hydrating in Monument Creek
Apr 21, 2015 near Grand C…, AZ
The steep up and out of Monument Creek.
Apr 21, 2015 near Grand C…, AZ
Turn at the tower and head for the river!
Apr 21, 2015 near Grand C…, AZ

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Mar 27, 2021
MtnDanSW
Camp at the river.
Mar 20, 2017
Private User
Nov 8, 2014
Sam Haralson
Aug 22, 2009
Bryan Baumunk

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