Grand Canyon South Rim ยท Very strenuous
Boucher Trail Map
Remote and primitive. Connects from the Hermit basin out to Boucher Creek. Loose footing and dramatic exposure throughout.
- One-way: 5.5 mi (8.9 km)
- Elevation change: 2,336 ft
- Difficulty: Very strenuous
- Free GPX download, interactive topo map and elevation profile on this page
Boucher Trail FAQ
- How long is the Boucher Trail?
- The Boucher Trail is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) one-way. Hiking to the end and back is about 11.0 miles round trip.
- How much elevation change is on the Boucher Trail?
- The trail runs between about 3,104 ft and 5,440 ft above sea level, an elevation change of roughly 2,336 ft.
- How hard is the Boucher Trail?
- We rate the Boucher Trail very strenuous. In the Grand Canyon the hard part is the climb back out: plan on it taking about twice as long as the hike down, and carry more water than you think you need.
- Do I need a permit to hike the Boucher Trail?
- Day hikes in Grand Canyon National Park don't need a permit. Any overnight stay below the rim requires a backcountry permit from the National Park Service. On our guided trips, we handle the permits.
- Can I download a Boucher Trail GPX file?
- Yes. Use the Download GPX button above for a free GPX track that works with Garmin, AllTrails, Gaia GPS, CalTopo and most GPS watches.