Swallet Ruin Trail,
Montezuma Castle National Monument

Located 8.3 miles from Camp Verde, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
205 Steps 1  (0.1 mi)
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The Swallet Ruin Trail is a spur trail located off the Montezuma Well Trail. Water flows from the well along 150 ft of a prehistoric irrigation channel, built by the ancient Sinagua Indians which is still in use today. This trail offers plenty of shade and has a nice relaxing atmosphere. The ruins are located along the end of the trail next to the cliff wall.

Swallet Ruin Trail

Elevation

The Swallet Ruin Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,613 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,545 ft. and an elevation range of 68 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.1 mi3,545 ft3,613 ft68 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2 min0.22 ft66 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
4 min5.566 ft2 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

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 Swallet Ruin 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

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Page Springs, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Sedona, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Munds Mountain, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Cornville, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Lake Montezuma, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Casner Butte, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Middle Verde, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Camp Verde, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Walker Mountain, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Swallet Ruin 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 Swallet Ruin Trail?

The length of the trail is 0.1 miles (0.1 km) or 205 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Swallet Ruin Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2 minutes in one direction and in 4 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)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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