The Thunder River Trail is a hiking trail on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona.
Description
| Length (mi) | Elv (ft) | Location | Connecting trails | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6400 | Trailhead | None | None |
| 7 | 5350 | Trail Junction | Bill Hall Trail | Seasonal |
| 14 | 3650 | Trail Junction | Deer Creek Trail | Seasonal |
| 17 | 2000 | Colorado River | Colorado River Trail | Perennial |
History
The upper portions of the trail were originally built in 1876 when rumors of placer gold led speculators to need a way into the area.[1] Further trail work was performed beginning in 1925 under the US Forest Service and continued under the National Park Service with the final sections to Tapeats Creek completed in 1939.[2] The trail was closed to all motorized vehicles effective July 1, 1962 due to safety concerns for both vehicle riders and hikers.[3]
References
- ^ Roos, Constance (2012). The Grand Canyon: with Bryce and Zion Canyons in America's South West. Cicerone Press Limited. ISBN 9781849656580.
- ^ "Thunder River Trail". asu.edu. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ "Thunder River Trail Limited". Arizona Daily Sun. Flagstaff. May 26, 1962. Retrieved 1 May 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
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