This trail was amazing. We actually hiked it twice, 3 days apart. The hike itself was easy, 2 miles in and 2 back, however there was a lot of rock scrambling. There isn't a marked trail so you can walk in the wash or on the smaller cliff sides. There are a few places where someone put an arrow from rocks to show you where to climb up. I wouldn't take small kids or anyone who can't rock scramble. The wash ends at the Colorado River. The entire hike down and the river itself was so beautiful. It wouldn't take long except i couldn't stop taking pictures.
A must do. We wandered into this monument park and just happened to walk into this trail and felt like we were immediately transported onto a different planet.
We didn’t go all the way to the end since we started it a little late, but did about a mile in and then turned around. You go into these layers and layers and it is quite magical. Zero people as well.
Highlight of our trip.
1. There is a small sign on the left side of the road, and nothing at all on the right side, and I was looking to the right, so it is easy to drive past this. Park in the (first?) wideout area on the left (west) side of the road, as shown in an attched photo. After you park there's a board about the trail. Then walk north on the sidewalk, down some stairs, and go under the road and then you'll be in it.
2. We loved this trail, and it is a thrill from the very first moment. It is then ever-changing with new walls and countours. It was fun and easy and often shaded. You can turn around anytime, as we did after about 15 minutes, and still have had a gorgeous hike.
3. There is a lot to draw your attention on the way there - the Navajo Bridge, Cathedral rock, and near this is Balanced Rock, so allow enough time to enjoy these other areas, too.
4. Buy a UPF-50 rated shirt with a hood on Amazon, such as that by Isnowood, which I had. They are lightweight, no undershirt necessary, and huge for avoiding sunburn. UPF-5O pants are great, too. People in t-shirts and shorts were getting burned up.
