Canyon View Trail,
Navajo National Monument

Located 16.2 miles from Kayenta, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
583 Steps 1  (0.3 mi)
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The Canyon View campground is linked to the Canyon View Trail via the visitor center — the trail overlooks the 125 room Betatakin Ruins towards the far side of the alcove, offering a different angle of the ruins compared to the Sandal Trail.

Canyon View Trail

Elevation

The Canyon View Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,294 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,281 ft. and an elevation range of 13 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.3 mi7,281 ft7,294 ft13 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
7 min0.810 ft16 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
7 min1.316 ft10 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 Canyon View 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: Oak Springs, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Tall Mountain, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Keet Seel Canyon, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Shonto NW, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Bubbling Spring Canyon, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Marsh Pass, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Shonto, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Shonto SE, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Long House Valley, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Canyon View 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 Canyon View Trail?

The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.4 km) or 583 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Canyon View Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 7 minutes in one direction and in 7 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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