Length: 3.5 mi
Est. time: 1h 36m
Gain: 900 ft
Loss: 989 ft
Max elev: 1,782 ft
Elevation profile
+900 ft gain · −989 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Circle X Ranch Campground - CLOSED (Campground)
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.