Length: 7.99 mi
Est. time: 3h 30m
Gain: 266 ft
Loss: 3,185 ft
Max elev: 5,753 ft
Elevation profile
+266 ft gain · −3,185 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Island in the Sky (Willow Flat) Campground (Campground)
Syncline Loop
8 mi · +266 ft · ~3.5 hr (est.)
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.