Plateau Point Trail

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The Plateau Point Trail is a hiking and pack trail in Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona.

The trail begins at Indian Gardens, 4½ miles from the rim on the Bright Angel Trail. The trail heads northeast from the day-use area at Indian Gardens and follows about ¾ miles of the Tonto Trail before it splits from the Tonto, turning north towards Plateau Point. ¾ miles from the junction the trail comes to an end at the point.

Plateau Point overlooks the Granite Gorge between Pipe Creek Canyon and Monument Canyon. It provides a view of the Colorado River from about 800 feet above, while still 3000 feet below the south rim.

There is no water available anywhere along the trail except from the trans-canyon pipeline at Indian Gardens.

[edit] External links

• Grand Canyon National Park, Official site
• Grand Canyon Explorer

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