Length: 0.48 mi
Est. time: 12m
Gain: 51 ft
Loss: 37 ft
Max elev: 4,404 ft
Elevation profile
+51 ft gain · −37 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail
⏱ This easy hike takes about 30 minutes with an elevation gain of 100 feet (30.4m).
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Journeys:
Frank "Boss" PinkleyPlan 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.