Length: 0.95 mi
Est. time: 24m
Gain: 7 ft
Loss: 360 ft
Max elev: 9,075 ft
Elevation profile
+7 ft gain · −360 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Ponderosa Group Campground (Campground)
Bike the Valle Grande Loop
⏱ While the route is generally flat, there are sections of uphill and downhill. The rough section of the trail may be slow going, depending on the conditions of the trail. E-bikes are permitted on the entire loop.
🗓 spring, summer, fall
Hike the Valle Grande Exploration Trail
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Hike the South Valle Grande Trail
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Journeys:
Jessie Fenton FitzgeraldPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high 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.