About
Length (round trip)3.4 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain800 ft up
Typical time2 hr
TrailheadOpposite Fruita campground, Scenic Drive
SurfaceSteep switchbacks then sandy canyon floor
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🕳️ Cave or arch

A steep start into a hidden canyon that Mormon polygamists used as a refuge in the 1880s.

Tips
The climb is all in the first half mile, then it levels out. Take the short spur to the overlooks above Fruita - the best view of the orchards in the park.
Location

Opposite Fruita campground, Scenic Drive

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