Royal Arch Route

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States

12.7 miles (20.4 km) · 1,179 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Royal Arch Route route traverses 12.7 miles through Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States. Elevation gain totals 1,179 feet, with 4,027 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 1.4 miles, gaining 387 feet. The course averages 95 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 68% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 8.5 out of 10, placing it in the 57.72th percentile. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Arizona.