Sandal Trail,
Navajo National Monument

Located 15.8 miles from Kayenta, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
1,058 Steps 1  (0.5 mi)
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The Sandal Trail is a self guided trail located along the mesa behind the visitor centre. There are several picnic benches for visitors to enjoy — the trail is slightly uneven in areas but overall an easy walk. The Betatakin Overlook offers views of the Anasazi Betatakin Ruins that were built into a sandstone alcove during 1250 AD and 1300 AD. The Sandal Trail is one of three short trails located behind the visitor centre and is open year round.

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Elevation

The Sandal Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,292 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,136 ft. and an elevation range of 156 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.5 mi7,136 ft7,292 ft156 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
11 min0.11 ft156 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
13 min13.0156 ft1 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 Sandal 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 Sandal 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 Sandal Trail?

The length of the trail is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) or 1,058 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Sandal Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 11 minutes in one direction and in 13 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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