Near Grand Circle Loop
Spring in the desert sure is beautiful.
Near Grand Circle Loop
Start of the Turtlepeak Mountain trail from parking lot.
Near Grand Circle Loop
Red Desert Rocks
Near Grand Circle Loop
Navigating the wash.
Near Grand Circle Loop
View east from the White Rock Loop trail with Turtlehead Mountain at the left

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Grand Circle Loop

4.6 (19 Ratings)
Enjoy lovely views of multicolored boulders and rock cliffs along this loop.
11.4
mi
Distance
1,610
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViews
Access Issues
There's a $15 entry fee, and the gates open at 6 a.m. Reservations to park at the visitors' center are required, make sure to book in advance.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
11.42mi
Distance
1,610ft
Elevation Gain
1,610ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
4,875ft
High Point
3,742ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Starting from the Visitor Center, jump on the Moenkopi Loop heading east to reach a junction with Calico Hills. From here, head northwest on Calico Hills as it skirts the base of beautiful red, white, and tan cliffs. Once you've passed a few parking areas on the road above, you'll reach a junction with the Grand Circle Loop: White Rock - Sandstone Quarry Connector. Head west here, soon crossing Scenic Drive twice to reach a dirt road heading north from the paved Scenic Drive. Head up the dirt road and hook a left onto White Rock - Willow Spring Trail (part of the White Rock Loop Featured Hike).Once you reach the upcoming junction with the Grand Circle Loop: Visitor Center - White Rock Connector, head left to make a gentle descent back to the Visitor Center and the end of the loop.

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Contributors
Dawn Westrum