About
Length (round trip)2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain100 ft up
Typical time1 hr
TrailheadMountain Vista, park road Mile 13
SurfaceGravel
Best seasonLate May to mid-September. Outside that the park road is closed beyond Mile 3 and daylight is short.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🦌 Wildlife🏛️ Historic site

A flat walk from Mountain Vista to a historic ranger patrol cabin still used by dog teams.

Tips
Rangers sometimes give talks at the cabin in summer. Combine it with the Mountain Vista Loop for a gentle morning.
Location

Mountain Vista, park road Mile 13

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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.