If you are here, you might have already seen these warning signs: Radiation! You will find old uranium mines all along the Grand Canyon. In this area, miners were prospecting for copper ore and uranium. Today, the shaft is closed, but you can see relicts of the mining past all over Horseshoe Mesa.

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1. Grandview Trail

10.2km

04:53

780m

Hike the Grandview Trail in Grand Canyon National Park, a 6.3-mile route with 2568 feet of gain and panoramic views from Horseshoe Mesa.

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2. Horseshoe Mesa – Grandview Point loop from Tusayan

18.0km

06:54

1,180m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Miners Camp – Horseshoe Mesa loop from Horseshoe Mesa Camp

13.0km

04:12

510m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,470 m

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Tuesday 3 March

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Location: Coconino County, Arizona, United States

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Old Mine Shaft

1. Grandview Trail

2. Horseshoe Mesa – Grandview Point loop from Tusayan

3. Miners Camp – Horseshoe Mesa loop from Horseshoe Mesa Camp

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