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3,513 ft
Distance
109 ft
Climb
-227 ft
Descent
00:20:16
Avg time
-118 ft
Altitude change
4,314 ft
Altitude min
4,454 ft
Altitude max
4,432 ft
Altitude start
4,314 ft
Altitude end
-3.362%
Grade
-57.061%
Grade max
39.526%
Grade min
1,260 ft
Distance climb
2,002 ft
Distance down
251 ft
Distance flat
00:20:16
Avg time

Kayenta Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Zion National Park
    Springdale, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #1289 in Hiking [+]
    • #39174 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green

Easy connector to the Emerald Pools.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 miles average
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        Directions to kayenta trailhead (37.257410, -112.960520)
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        Routes with this trail

        38
        Kayenta Trail to Emerald Pools & Zion Lodge
        ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 682 ft • 5 •
        38
        Emerald Pools Loop
        3 miles • 719 ft • 6 •
        26
        Kayenta Trail
        3 miles • 345 ft • 6 •
        4.0 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Kayenta located?
        Kayenta is located in Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah, United States. It is part of the Zion National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.25741, -112.96052.
        ▼ How hard is Kayenta?
        Kayenta is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.362%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kayenta?
        Kayenta has 109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 227 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,314 ft to 4,454 ft.
        ▼ Is Kayenta a point to point trail?
        Kayenta is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Kayenta?
        Kayenta is 3,513 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kayenta?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Kayenta. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Kayenta?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Kayenta are:
        • April (44 activities)
        • March (43 activities)
        • October (36 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Kayenta? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kayenta are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Kayenta?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to hike Kayenta. The trail is 3,513 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Kayenta?
        Kayenta is a very popular trail. There have been 2,119 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,165 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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