Length: 3.37 mi
Est. time: 2h 12m
Gain: 2,104 ft
Loss: 569 ft
Max elev: 8,434 ft
Elevation profile
+2,104 ft gain · −569 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Madison Campground (Campground)
Purple Mountain Trail
⏱ This is a 6-mile (9.6-kilometer) there-and-back trail that begins and ends at the same trailhead.
🗓 summer, fall
Plan 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.