Near Sandal Trail
The Betatakin Cliff Dwellings.
Near Sandal Trail
Betatakin Canyon from Aspen Trail.
Near Sandal Trail
Betatakin Canyon
Near Sandal Trail
Betatakin Dwelling from Betatakin Overlook.

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Sandal Trail

4.7 (3 Ratings)
A self-guided tour to a scenic overlook of Pueblo Cave Dwellings.
0.5
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.51mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
165ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
7,292ft
High Point
7,124ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is the only way to view the ruins of Navajo National Monument without taking a guided tour. This trail is also much shorter and easier than those tours. From the visitor center exit simply head out the back and bare right at the dinosaur tracks exhibit. After that it's a straight hike along the canyon rim past signs explaining the history of the people who lived here. After only 0.5 miles you come to the main view point.

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Contributors
Dylan Payne