The Plateau Point Trail is a hiking and pack trail located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona.
Description The trail is accessed by the Bright Angel Trail, at Havasupai Gardens.
The trail begins at Havasupai Gardens, from the rim on the Bright Angel Trail. The trail heads northeast from the day-use area at Havasupai Gardens and follows about of the Tonto Trail before it splits from the Tonto, turning north towards Plateau Point. from the junction the trail comes to an end at the point."Tonto Trail: Bright Angel Trail to Hermit Trail". National Park Service. Retrieved 28 December 2009.Crossley, John: "Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon National Park". The American Southwest. Retrieved 28 December 2009.
Plateau Point overlooks the Granite Gorge between Pipe Creek Canyon and Monument Canyon. It provides a view of the Colorado River from about above, while still below the south rim.
There is water available at Havasupai Gardens and near the end of the trail when turned on."Water Status on corridor trails"
See also
The Grand Canyon List of trails in Grand Canyon National Park
References
External links Grand Canyon National Park, Official site OpenStreetMap OpenStreetMap GPX file download Plateau Point Hike Guide