Length: 7.72 mi
Est. time: 3h 12m
Gain: 1,192 ft
Loss: 757 ft
Max elev: 2,826 ft
Elevation profile
+1,192 ft gain · −757 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Painted Canyon Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Connects to:
Lower Paddock Creek TrailPlan 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.