Widforss Trail
Scenic trail with unique views on the North Rim.
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Widforss Trail Details
Appropriately named for Gunnar Widforss, a landscape painter who drew a good deal of his inspiration from the Canyon, this scenic trail contains some of the most unique views on the North Rim. The well-traveled trail follows the Transept for nearly 3 miles over moderately graded terrain, and contains the best views along the trail. Some deeper sections of the Canyon are visible from this area, and it's easy to see why Widforss found the array of ridges and buttes so inspiring. Widforss Point is the technical terminus of this trail, but a slightly closer main viewpoint usually signifies the turn-around point. No water available.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
4.9 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Widforss Trail
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0.5 mi away
Arizona National Scenic Trail
The Arizona National Scenic Trail is a National Scenic Trail from Mexico to Utah that traverses the whole north-south length of the U.S. state of Arizona.
0.7 mi away
Ken Patrick Trailhead
Portable restrooms are available at the parking lot.
0.7 mi away
Ken Patrick Trail
Trail offering views of Nankoweap Creek Canyon.
0.9 mi away
North Rim Backcountry Office.
The water filling station is located at the office.
