Length: 1.88 mi
Est. time: 1h
Gain: 696 ft
Loss: 15 ft
Max elev: 3,607 ft
Elevation profile
+696 ft gain · −15 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
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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.