Length: 1.06 mi
Est. time: 24m
Gain: 114 ft
Loss: 148 ft
Max elev: 5,244 ft
Elevation profile
+114 ft gain · −148 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Hovenweep Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Hike the Square Tower Group Loop Trail
⏱ The hike typically takes around 2 hours, with plenty of time to stop and enjoy each structure.
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Walk to the Square Tower Group Overlook
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Square Tower Group Loop + Tower Point
1.4 mi · +132 ft · ~0.5 hr (est.)
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.