Length: 1.63 mi
Est. time: 42m
Gain: 359 ft
Loss: 283 ft
Max elev: 7,478 ft
Elevation profile
+359 ft gain · −283 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Picnic Area Parking (ParkingLot) · 0 accessible spaces
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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.