The Horseshoe Hackberry Trail is located in the Hackberry Canyon where the structures of the two groups of ruins are located. There are brochures at the trailhead, available for a small fee. Although this is a short trail, it is classified as moderate due to the several areas where the trail drops slightly when approaching the ruins. The Horseshoe Tower and the Horseshoe House are the first dwellings you will see on this section of trail. Hovenweep is a desert and extremely high temperatures are common during the summer months. Flash flooding may occur during the monsoon. Before visiting Hovenweep National Monument it is advisable to visit the Hovenweep Visitor Center or the Anasazi Heritage Center for further in-depth information relating to the area.
The Horseshoe Hackberry Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,498 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,445 ft. and an elevation range of 53 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
0.7 mi | 5,445 ft | 5,498 ft | 53 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
18 min | 3.8 | 45 ft | 28 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
18 min | 2.3 | 28 ft | 45 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 Horseshoe Hackberry 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 Horseshoe Hackberry Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.7 miles (1.1 km) or 1,456 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Horseshoe Hackberry Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 18 minutes in one direction and in 18 minutes in the opposite direction.
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