Hungo Pavi Trail,
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
The Hungo Pavi Trail is a short trail that leads from the west wing to the eastern wing of an unexcavated and undisturbed ancient Chacoan building.
This wide graveled trail takes visitors to what remains of the site — a structure with approximately 150 rooms, two Kivas and an enclosed plaza. Look closely at the cliff wall located to the east of the site — can you see a staircase carved into the rock?
Archeologists refer to sites such as Chetro Ketl and Hungo Pavi as Great Houses — many of the buildings were for public use such as pilgrimages and meetings for travelers from nearby or distant communities. The plaza was used for public ceremonies, trade and as an area to socialize.
Construction of this site is estimated to have begun sometime during the late 900's — many of the Chacoan people moved from Chaco Canyon during 1140 due to a severe drought. Archeologists believe that the Chaco Canyon area was almost completely abandoned by the year 1250. Chaco Culture National Historic Park is considered to be the most remarkable Ancient Puebloan ruins site within Southwest America — this sacred site is protected by federal laws, please do not disturb or remove the artifacts and report evidence of vandalism.
Elevation
The Hungo Pavi Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,177 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,152 ft. and an elevation range of 25 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 0.2 mi | 6,152 ft | 6,177 ft | 25 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 6 min | 2.2 | 27 ft | 21 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 6 min | 1.8 | 21 ft | 27 ft |
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF Hungo Pavi Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
- Northwest Topo Map: Pretty Rock, NM
- North Topo Map: Pueblo Bonito NW, NM
- Northeast Topo Map: Kimbeto, NM
- West Topo Map: Kin Klizhin Ruins, NM
- Topo Map: Pueblo Bonito, NM
- East Topo Map: Sargent Ranch, NM
- Southwest Topo Map: Nose Rock, NM
- South Topo Map: Seven Lakes NW, NM
- Southeast Topo Map: Seven Lakes NE, NM
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Hungo Pavi Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
FAQ
What is the length of the Hungo Pavi Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.2 miles (0.4 km) or 511 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Hungo Pavi Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 6 minutes in one direction and in 6 minutes in the opposite direction.
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.