Lava Falls Trail
Encyclopedia
The Lava Falls Trail is a hiking
trail
on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park
, located in the U.S. state
of Arizona
. It descends from the north rim of the Grand Canyon just west of the extinct volcano known as Vulcan's Throne
to the Colorado River
.
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
trail
Trail
A trail is a path with a rough beaten or dirt/stone surface used for travel. Trails may be for use only by walkers and in some places are the main access route to remote settlements...
on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park is the United States' 15th oldest national park and is located in Arizona. Within the park lies the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, considered to be one of the Wonders of the World. The park covers of unincorporated area in Coconino and Mohave counties.Most...
, located in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
. It descends from the north rim of the Grand Canyon just west of the extinct volcano known as Vulcan's Throne
Vulcan's Throne
Vulcan's Throne is a cinder cone volcano and a prominent landmark on the north rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. Vulcan's Throne, about a mile west of Toroweap overlook, is part of the Uinkaret volcanic field....
to the Colorado River
Colorado River
The Colorado River , is a river in the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, approximately long, draining a part of the arid regions on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. The watershed of the Colorado River covers in parts of seven U.S. states and two Mexican states...
.
See also
- Uinkaret volcanic fieldUinkaret volcanic fieldThe Uinkaret volcanic field is an area of monogenetic volcanoes in northern Arizona, USA, located on the north rim of the Grand Canyon.Lava flows from the Uinkaret volcanic field that have cascaded down into the Grand Canyon, damming the Colorado River, have been used to date the canyon's carving. ...
- The Grand Canyon
- List of trails in Grand Canyon National Park
External links
- Lava Falls Trail at The American Southwest. Accessed 5/26/09.