Length: 15.27 mi
Est. time: 6h
Gain: 1,068 ft
Loss: 2,418 ft
Max elev: 7,487 ft
Elevation profile
+1,068 ft gain · −2,418 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Desert View Parking Lot (ParkingLot) · 279 accessible spaces
Desert View Campground (Reservations Required) (Campground)
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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.