About
Length2.5 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain400 ft up
Typical time1 hr 30 min
TrailheadUpper Cathedral Valley, high-clearance road
SurfaceDirt and sand
Best seasonApril to June and September to October. Flash floods are a real risk in the narrow canyons from July to September.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views

A loop among the sandstone monoliths of Cathedral Valley, in the park's remote north.

Tips
Reached only by the Cathedral Valley Loop road, which starts with a river ford and needs high clearance. Check conditions first - this is a full day out and there is no phone signal.
Location

Upper Cathedral Valley, high-clearance road

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