Length: 0.55 mi
Est. time: 12m
Gain: 46 ft
Loss: 68 ft
Max elev: 5,854 ft
Elevation profile
+46 ft gain · −68 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Painted Desert Inn (VisitorCenter)
Journeys:
Frank "Boss" PinkleyPlan 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.