Length: 1.23 mi
Est. time: 30m
Gain: 164 ft
Loss: 161 ft
Max elev: 988 ft
Elevation profile
+164 ft gain · −161 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center and Museum (VisitorCenter)
West Mountain Trail
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An Overview: West Mountain Trails
⏱ <p>The shortest trail on West Mountain is the Whittington Park Trail (1.1 miles). The other trails are interconnected and at their longest, creayote a 3.3 mile loop around the top of the mountain. The duration of your hike is largely dependent upon your hiking speed and which trails you decide to embark upon.</p>
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Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium 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.