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Houdini Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
A slickrock loop with great views of the La Sals.
1.8
mi
Distance
152
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.78mi
Distance
152ft
Elevation Gain
60ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
4,591ft
High Point
4,430ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This long and narrow, horseshoe route heads south on rolling slickrock along the east side of the Klonzo trails and is marked with royal blue. The east side starts off Willow Springs (Arches Loop) across from Zoltar near the Redhot TH. After reaching the southernmost point of the trail this one crosses the 4X4 connector and ends at an intersection with Redhot and The Edge. Overall, this is a fun trail on slickrock with intermittent patches of sand. The trail is easier done clockwise, but more fun counter-clockwise.

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