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Elves Chasm

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Location

How to Get There

This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. Elves Chasm is located at river mile 116 on river left.

city

Grand Canyon

state

country

USA

Region

Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area

Hike details

Distance

0.25 [Miles] Round trip

Hike Distance- Details

0.25 miles round trip (to Elves Chasm and back)

Time

1.00 [Hours]

Time-details

It took us about 1.0 hours total.

Elevation Change

200 Total gain/loss [Feet]

Elevation Gain

100 Total Elevation Gain [Feet]

Elevation Details

About 100 ft of boulder hopping and scrambling.

Season

Best Season

April
May
September
October

Worst Season

June
July
August

Season Details

Spring, Summer, Fall.

Date Hike completed

October 01, 2007

Solitudue

Solitude

Low

Solitude Details

Not here. Elves Chasm is one of the most popular attractions on the river.

Difficulty

Difficulty Rating

Easy

difficulty detail

35 yr old Recommendation: You have to stop here. Many believe this is the prettiest waterfall in the Grand Canyon and it would be tough to argue.

Permits

Be Aware of

Some scrambling

If a short, easy hike up to a picturesque waterfall appeals to you, Elves Chasm is your hike.

A stop at Elves Chasm seems to be on every river trip checklist. It is easy to understand why. For a short walk, including some scrambling, you are rewarded with a lovely waterfall and pool great for swimming in the summer or admiring in the colder climates.

Ferns and Redbud trees enclose the area, making a true desert oasis. Spend some time to enjoy this special place and when ready, return the way you came.

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