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Rim Trail, Little Ruin Canyon, Hovenweep National Monument.

This page contains information on hiking in Hovenweep National Monument in Utah and Colorado.

 Hiking

A self-guiding trail leads from the Ranger Station to the Square Tower and its associated structures. Park Rangers are on duty all year to patrol the sites. Hiking is limited to established trails.

Hiked
Check our personal notes for detailed descriptions of these trails:

Hackberry Canyon Trail
Distance: 1 mile round trip Rating: Easy
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Description: This walk includes the structures at both Horseshoe and Hackberry.
Rim Trail Loop
Distance: 1.5 miles one way Rating: Easy
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Description: The trail is easy to follow, but is uneven and rocky. Be aware that there are rattlesnakes in the area; watch where you put your hands and feet.
Stronghold House to Visitor Center
Distance: 200 yards Rating: Easy
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Trailhead: From the Visitor Center.
Description: A paved path from the Visitor Center to a view of the Little Ruin Canyon.
Tower Point Loop
Distance: .5 mile loop Rating: Easy
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Trailhead: Along the Rim Trail Loop.
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Not Hiked

  • Holly Trail

 

 

 

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