Length: 5.44 mi
Est. time: 2h 48m
Gain: 2,041 ft
Loss: 617 ft
Max elev: 6,141 ft
Elevation profile
+2,041 ft gain · −617 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Saddlehorn Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Monument Canyon Loop Hike
⏱ The five-mile loop connecting Monument and Wedding Canyons takes most people about 4-6 hours depending on hiking speed and stops for taking pictures of the scenic canyons. Additional time should be calculated if choosing to hike farther into the canyon along Monument Canyon Trail.
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Journeys:
John OttoPlan 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.