Length: 2.81 mi
Est. time: 1h 30m
Gain: 1,193 ft
Loss: 261 ft
Max elev: 5,300 ft
Elevation profile
+1,193 ft gain · −261 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (Milepost 364) (VisitorCenter)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high 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.