Hovenweep National Monument
Hiking
This page contains information on hiking in Hovenweep National Monument in Utah and Colorado.
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.
- See our Backpacking Tips.
- See our Day Hiking Tips.
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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