0.0 mi from the trailheadColorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry
Campground · Arizona
Hike
Spencer Trail
- Ends at Spencer Trail Lookout
- Inside Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
- 1,718 ft of climbing
3.9 mi out & back · 1,718 ft gain · 4,667 ft high point · Moderate
In Glen Canyon National Recreation Area · Arizona · National Park Service
About this hike
Spencer Trail runs 3.9 miles out and back in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, gaining 1,718 feet to Spencer Trail Lookout viewpoint.
Elevation
1,718 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Map
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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