Overview

Hype:

The Trail of Time is a relatively flat 2.83 mile long paved walk. It is designed to be a geologic timeline. Each meter walked on the timeline trail signifies one million years of Grand Canyon's geologic history. Walking the trail gives you a visceral appreciation for the magnitude of geologic time. Bronze markers mark your location in time; every tenth marker is labeled in millions of years! Along the timeline trail are a series of rocks and exhibits that explain how Grand Canyon and its rock formed.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 1-2 hours

Length: 2.8 miles one way

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: Park Entrance

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Links: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/the-trail-of-time.htm

Getting There

Navigate to 36.065238, -112.118268.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Grand Canyon National Park

Coordinates: 36.065269, -112.119603

Interactive Guide Map

Download Guide Map

View map fullscreen.

September 30, 2023 Trip Report

By Tara Dye

Trip Members

Tara Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Becca Bevan,

Pictures