| Brief Description: | A roller coaster of a trail, the Red Canyon drops rapidly off the rim shedding about 2200 feet in the first mile and a half. The balance of the trail is relatively gentle. Stay alert as the trail offers options at numerous places. |
| Length (approx): | 5.50 miles |
| Starting Elevation: | 7008.00 feet |
| Ending Elevation: | 2605.00 feet |
| Elevation Change: | 4403 feet |
| Average Grade: | 20.00% |
| Trail Head Location: | About 1 mile west of the Moran Point turn off. A pull-off with a no parking sign and a guard rail mark the spot. No parking at trail head. Closest parking is at Moran Point. |
| Trail End: | Colorado River |
| Water, Reliable: | NONE; Colorado River Only |
| Camping: | At Large |
| USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Map(s) you will need: | Grandview Point; Cape Royal |
