Length: 0.51 mi
Est. time: 18m
Gain: 189 ft
Loss: 190 ft
Max elev: 6,115 ft
Elevation profile
+189 ft gain · −190 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
City of Rocks Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Around the Rock Trail
0.5 mi · +189 ft · ~0.3 hr (est.)
Plan 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.