Length: 1.17 mi
Est. time: 24m
Gain: 94 ft
Loss: 6 ft
Max elev: 5,863 ft
Elevation profile
+94 ft gain · −6 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Painted Desert Visitor Center (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.