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3,579 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
00:06:45
Avg time
40 ft
Altitude change
5,069 ft
Altitude min
5,109 ft
Altitude max
5,069 ft
Altitude start
5,108 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-0.8%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
2,073 ft
Distance climb
1,165 ft
Distance flat
00:06:45
Avg time

Tower Ruin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Canyonlands NP-Needles
    Monticello, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Canyonlands National Park
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    72 inches

A doubletrack spur into a side canyon of Horse Canyon to view a substantial Puebloan cliff dwelling.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tower Ruin located?
      Tower Ruin is located in Canyonlands NP-Needles, Monticello, Utah, United States. It is part of the Canyonlands NP-Needles trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.11107, -109.73292.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tower Ruin?
      Tower Ruin has 41 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,069 ft to 5,109 ft.
      ▼ Is Tower Ruin a point to point trail?
      Tower Ruin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tower Ruin?
      Tower Ruin is 3,579 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tower Ruin?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tower Ruin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tower Ruin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tower Ruin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tower Ruin?
      The estimated time to ride Tower Ruin is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 3,579 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Tower Ruin?
      Tower Ruin is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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