Chinle Trail
Trail Summary
Difficulty
Moderate ups and downs around, through and around winding washes
Elevation Gain/Loss
390 feet / 119 meter gain
Distance
6.8 miles/11 km round trip to Huber Wash or as much as 15 miles/24 km thru-hike to Coalpits Wash.
Average Hiking Time
4 hours round trip / 4 - 8 hrs thru
Trailhead Location
Anasazi Way off SR-9, just south
of Springdale
Parking
Easy & plentiful
Optimal Time to Hike
Generally Fall thru Spring, well visited spring break backpack route; avoid in summer, very exposed to the sun.
Experience
A great southwest desert hike, looking up, east, and north toward the massive cliffs of Mount Kinesava, the Incline Temple, and the minarets of Eagle Crags due east. Perfect trail running route as an out and back with amazing wild flowers in spring. There are many variations for long day hikes or mild backpacking.
