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Bridge over the Colorado River – Grandstaff Canyon Creek loop from Element/WorldMark

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Bridge over the Colorado River – Grandstaff Canyon Creek loop from Element/WorldMark

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Bridge over the Colorado River – Grandstaff Canyon Creek loop from Element/WorldMark

05:09

18.7km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Grandstaff Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.41 km

Bridge over the Colorado River

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge crosses the mighty Colorado River and is only accessible via non-motorized vehicle or on foot. From here you get fantastic views down the river, which is surrounded on …

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2

6.44 km

Grandstaff Canyon Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The trailhead for the popular Grandstaff Canyon Trail, which takes you to Morning Glory Natural Bridge, begins at the mouth of Grandstaff Canyon (formerly known as Negro Bill Canyon), about …

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3

7.96 km

Grandstaff Canyon Creek

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Although the Grandstaff Canyon Trail crosses the creek several times, this particular section is frequently flooded because the trail dips down, crosses, and traverses next to the shallow creek for …

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4

8.37 km

Turn

Highlight • Canyon

One of the beautiful spot along this trail.

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5

9.51 km

Cactus with flowers

Highlight • Natural

Amazing so see some cactus with pink and yellow flowers, in the middle of this beautiful landscape.

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6

10.9 km

Grandstaff Canyon Creek

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Although the Grandstaff Canyon Trail crosses the creek several times, this particular section is frequently flooded because the trail dips down, crosses, and traverses next to the shallow creek for …

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B

18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.89 km

6.18 km

1.41 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

6.13 km

1.41 km

712 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,280 m)

Lowest point (1,210 m)

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Friday 29 May

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