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Phantom Ranch to Cottonwood Campground route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back

Phantom Ranch to Cottonwood Campground

Grand Canyon, Arizona

14.4 mi

Distance

7,618 ft

Elev. Gain

5h 59m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Phantom Ranch to Cottonwood Campground is an out-and-back trail in Grand Canyon National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Coconino County, Arizona. It is 14 miles long. The nearest town is Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:780 ft
Max:1,252 ft
Gain:2,322 ft
Loss:2,322 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 780 ft and 1,252 ft across 14.4 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.780 ft937 ft1,095 ft1,252 ft0.0 mi3.6 mi7.2 mi10.8 mi14.4 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi783 ft
High point7.2 mi1,252 ft
End14.4 mi783 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Grand Canyon Village, AZ · about 3 mi away
County:
Coconino County, AZ
Jurisdiction:
Grand Canyon National Park · National Park Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Verify by phone or mail

  • Operator:928-638-7888
  • Address:20 South Entrance Road · Grand Canyon, AZ · 86023
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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