Length: 5.55 mi
Est. time: 2h 24m
Gain: 185 ft
Loss: 2,048 ft
Max elev: 6,128 ft
Elevation profile
+185 ft gain · −2,048 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
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Slaughter Canyon Trail
⏱ Average hike time one-way.
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Journeys:
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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.