Royal Arch Route

The Royal Arch Route is a hiking trail on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona.

  • A side canyon/drainage where part of the Royal Arch Route is located.
    A side canyon/drainage where part of the Royal Arch Route is located.
  • The location of the start of the west Tonto Trail and the end of the Royal Arch Route along the Colorado River.
    The location of the start of the west Tonto Trail and the end of the Royal Arch Route along the Colorado River.
Royal Arch Route
The Royal Arch above Elves Chasm
LocationGrand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States
TrailheadsSouth Bass Trail
Tonto Trail (West)
Grand Canyon (South Rim)
UseHiking
Backpacking
Elevation change4,506 ft (1,373 m)
Highest pointSouth Rim, 6,646 ft (2,026 m)
Lowest pointColorado River, 2,140 ft (650 m)
DifficultyExpert
SeasonEarly Spring to
Late Fall
SightsGrand Canyon
Royal Arch
Colorado River
Elves Chasm
HazardsSevere Weather
Overexertion
Dehydration
Flash Flood

See also
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36.19°N 112.45°W / 36.19; -112.45

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