Long Draw

Long Draw, formally referred to as the "Devil's Slide," offers a unique inner-canyon descent.

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Long Draw Details

Long Draw, formally referred to as the "Devil's Slide," offers a unique inner-canyon descent. Unlike most inner-canyon trails that are in open, visible areas, Low Draw drops over the rim and quickly disappears into a narrow, dark part of the canyon that amplifies the sounds of hikers' voices. The trail itself is accessed from the Balanced Rock Overlook on the North Rim. As on the S.O.B. Draw Route, poison ivy is highly prevalent here, especially at the very bottom of the descent, so proceed with caution.

Difficulty

High

Distance

1 mile

Estimated time

4.5 hours

Region

N/A

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Long Draw

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0.0 mi away

Balanced Rock View

Stop here to see a true balancing act.

0.1 mi away

The Narrows View

This viewpoint provides a peak at the narrowest park of the canyon.

0.3 mi away

Big Island View

You can just open your car door and peer down into the canyon from Big Island View.

0.6 mi away

Cross Fissures View

Another of many overlooks on the South Rim, Cross Fissures features a 0.3-mile trail to a scenic view.

0.6 mi away

Island Peaks View

Start or end your tour of the North Rim Road at this view of Island Peaks.