Near Canyon Loop Trail
One of the main overlooks
Near Canyon Loop Trail
Exploring the interior of the canyons
Near Canyon Loop Trail
Me for scale
Near Canyon Loop Trail
Panoramic shot from one of the overlooks
Near Canyon Loop Trail
Walking through the Canyon Loop Trail itself.

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Canyon Loop Trail

4.7 (15 Ratings)
An easy loop from the visitor center to see the "Little Grand Canyon" of the southeast.
2.3
mi
Distance
232
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.27mi
Distance
232ft
Elevation Gain
233ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
649ft
High Point
431ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The views along the rim are outstanding and the colors from the bottom of the canyon make you feel like you are transported to the deserts of the Southwest.Make sure you go down into the actual canyons and explore, there are nine individually marked crevices that that you can trek into. Most of the area within the canyons has a very sandy half inch stream running through it, so wear waterproof shoes or no shoes at all!
History & Background
This canyon was incredibly formed by poor farming practices during the 1800s.

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Contributors
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