Length: 2.05 mi
Est. time: 48m
Gain: 137 ft
Loss: 145 ft
Max elev: 5,266 ft
Elevation profile
+137 ft gain · −145 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Petroglyph Information Center (VisitorCenter)
Rinconada Canyon
⏱ The Rinconada Canyon trail follows the northern escarpment, allowing the hiker views of a variety of petroglyphs. The trail is 1.1 miles long to the back of the canyon (2.2 miles roundtrip) and is moderately strenuous. Hiking times average 1.5-2 hours.<br /> <br />
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
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.