Near Juniper Draw Loop
A view of the old abandoned water tower and some of the surrounding clay formations in Cathedral Gorge.
Near Juniper Draw Loop
A view from inside one of the slot canyons into the sky above
Near Juniper Draw Loop
One of the dry waterfalls at the end of the slot canyon

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Hike Trail

Juniper Draw Loop

3.0 (1 Rating)
A scenic trail that runs along the base of cliffs.
3
mi
Distance
84
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Access Issues
There is a $5.00 day-use fee for each vehicle that enters the park.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3mi
Distance
84ft
Elevation Gain
82ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
4,916ft
High Point
4,825ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The Juniper Draw Loop is mostly flat, with an occasional sandy wash crossing. The east side of the route travels along the base of rock cliffs. The south ends winds through wide expanses of juniper, sage and yucca. This is the only trail at Cathedral Gorge State Park that's open to equestrian riders or mountain bikers.

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Contributors
Leslie Kehmeier