Length: 5.22 mi
Est. time: 2h 12m
Gain: 977 ft
Loss: 1,028 ft
Max elev: 4,527 ft
Elevation profile
+977 ft gain · −1,028 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
BLACK ROCK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND (Campground)
Hike West Side Loop
🗓 winter, spring, fall
Plan 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.