Length: 3.16 mi
Est. time: 1h 18m
Gain: 576 ft
Loss: 566 ft
Max elev: 2,495 ft
Elevation profile
+576 ft gain · −566 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Sandstone Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Journeys:
Carter G. WoodsonPlan 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.