The Toadstools Trail is an easy round trip hike, there is a trail register near the trailhead and small information booklets are available for a fee. Follow the wash as this will lead you to the toadstools, sandstone spires with a rock balanced on top give them their name. There is little shade at this location and it can be extremely hot during the summer months. Please hike on the designated trail when exploring this location, the area is surrounded by cryptobiotic soil crusts, an important feature in desert environments and when disturbed, may take five to seven years to form again.
The Toadstools Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,497 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,406 ft. and an elevation range of 91 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
0.6 mi | 4,406 ft | 4,497 ft | 91 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
17 min | 6.4 | 77 ft | 3 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
16 min | 0.2 | 3 ft | 77 ft |
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Download the PDF Toadstools Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
What is the length of the Toadstools Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.6 miles (1.0 km) or 1,412 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Toadstools Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 17 minutes in one direction and in 16 minutes in the opposite direction.
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)