Length: 0.37 mi
Est. time: 6m
Gain: 35 ft
Loss: 35 ft
Max elev: 7,209 ft
Elevation profile
+35 ft gain · −35 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Tusayan Ruin and Museum (ParkingLot) · 17 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.