Tuckup Trail landscape

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Tuckup Trail

5 days · 648.2 mi · strenuous · Multi-day trek

Quick facts

Distance648.2 mi
Days out5
Elevation gain77,451 ft
Gain / mile119 ft
High point9,209 ft

What the Tuckup Trail is known for

The Tuckup Trail traverses the Esplanade sandstone terrace of the Grand Canyon's remote Tuweep region, from Toroweap toward 150 Mile Canyon. Published estimates range from about 60 to 70-plus point-to-point miles over convoluted terrain; a rugged, largely waterless route requiring caches and route-finding.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Tuckup Trail on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 6,145 ft to 29,869 ft over 648.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 204.1 mi · 32%
  • Downhill 198.3 mi · 31%
  • Flat 240.2 mi · 37%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

Frequently asked questions

How much elevation gain is on the Tuckup Trail?

The Tuckup Trail climbs roughly 77,451 ft total — about 119 ft per mile, topping out near 9,209 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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