Length: 1.83 mi
Est. time: 48m
Gain: 423 ft
Loss: 122 ft
Max elev: 2,781 ft
Elevation profile
+423 ft gain · −122 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Painted Canyon Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Hike the Painted Canyon Nature Trail
🗓 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.