Length: 14.67 mi
Est. time: 4h 54m
Gain: 5 ft
Loss: 6 ft
Max elev: 8 ft
Elevation profile
+5 ft gain · −6 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Shark Valley Parking Lot (ParkingLot) · 0 accessible spaces
Shark Valley Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
NWST RTE 224 Shark Valley Loop Road
14.7 mi · +5 ft · ~4.9 hr (est.)
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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.