Length: 2.6 mi
Est. time: 2h 30m
Gain: 3,360 ft
Loss: 150 ft
Max elev: 4,062 ft
Elevation profile
+3,360 ft gain · −150 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.