Length: 1.32 mi
Est. time: 36m
Gain: 18 ft
Loss: 565 ft
Max elev: 774 ft
Elevation profile
+18 ft gain · −565 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Staircase Campground (Campground)
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.