Length: 1.49 mi
Est. time: 42m
Gain: 230 ft
Loss: 512 ft
Max elev: 7,453 ft
Elevation profile
+230 ft gain · −512 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
El Morro Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
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.