Length: 3.43 mi
Est. time: 1h 30m
Gain: 718 ft
Loss: 67 ft
Max elev: 4,357 ft
Elevation profile
+718 ft gain · −67 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Old Guano Trail
⏱ Estimated hiking time is about two hours one-way.
🗓 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.