- Hikes in Arizona
- Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon
- Nankoweap Granaries
Nankoweap Granaries
Updated
Location
How to Get There
This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. This canyon is located at river mile 52 on river right.
city
Grand Canyon
state
AZ
country
USA
Region
Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area
Hike details
Distance
1.20 [Miles] Total
Hike Distance- Details
1.2 miles round trip
Time
1.00 [Hours]
Time-details
It took us about 1.0 hour total.
Elevation Change
600 Total gain/loss [Feet]
Elevation Details
It's about 600 ft of climbing to get to the ruins.
Hike Trail Type
Out and Back
Season
Best Season
- April
- May
- September
- October
Worst Season
- January
- December
Date Hike completed
October 16, 2014
Solitude
Solitude
Low
Solitude Details
This is a popular stop for river parties. Expect to share the area with others.
Difficulty
difficulty detail
The trail is easy to follow and the climbing is not so difficult.
Permits
Be Aware of
minor scrambling when you get to the ruins.
Hike up to the Nankoweap granaries in Grand Canyon national park, Arizona.
There are three popular camps at the mouth of the Nankoweap delta. The hike up to some native American ruins is one reason for the popularity of these camps. To get to the ruins, take the well worn trail at the back of any of the camps towards the wall at the South West of the camps. You can see the ruins from the base of the trail to help you navigate to them. This trail gets a lot of use, so it is well maintained. The trail is not very long (0.6 miles) but steeply gains about 600 ft to the ruins. As always, do not touch anything. This site is well preserved and once you reach it, you are treated to a fantastic view up and down the river.
