[1] The trail begins at Monument Point along the north rim of the canyon on the boundary of the National Park, about 20 miles (32 km) west of the park services at North Rim, Arizona.

Access to the trailhead is over 35 miles (56 km) of forest roads made of graded dirt, and a four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for travel in the area.

The trail makes several short, steep switchbacks during its descent through the upper canyon rock layers.

Some portions of this descent may require lowering of backpacks prior to downclimbing.

The trail is named for Bill Hall who was a seasonal park ranger on the North Rim who was killed in the line of duty (automobile accident) in 1979.