The Widforss Trail is named after Gunnar Widforss, an early twentieth-century artist that lived and painted at the Grand Canyon in the 1930's. The trail is known for having an abundance of wildlife including deer, bobcat, mountain lions, wild turkey, coyote, porcupine, snakes and lizards. We came upon a territorial grouse that loved to entertain the hikers walking by. The trail follows the rim for the first 2 1/2 miles which is the distance we hiked before turning back since it was already late afternoon. From there the trail heads another 2 1/2 miles into the forest to emerge at Widforss Point. Brochures are provided at the trail head numbered guide to some of the scenic views, interesting facts and trees. At stop #10, is the largest ponderosa pine tree on the trail with a circumference of 13'!
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