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East Portal Trail

Length: 0.44 mi

Est. time: 12m

Gain: 0 ft

Loss: 16 ft

Max elev: 6,529 ft

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Elevation profile

+0 ft gain · −16 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

East Portal Campground (Campground)

What to know

Drive East Portal Road

Allow 1-2 hours for a leisurely tour.

🗓 spring, summer, fall

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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