Length: 2.26 mi
Est. time: 1h 6m
Gain: 621 ft
Loss: 271 ft
Max elev: 2,711 ft
Elevation profile
+621 ft gain · −271 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Circle X Ranch Campground - CLOSED (Campground)
Mishe Mokwa Trail to Split Rock
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Backbone Trail - Sandstone Peak + Mishe Mokwa Trail
5 mi · +1,646 ft · ~2.5 hr (est.)
Connects to:
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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.