Ruins Trail,
Hovenweep National Monument

Located 27.5 miles from Cortez, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
2,662 Steps 1  (1.2 mi)
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Elevation

The Ruins Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,223 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,103 ft. and an elevation range of 120 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.2 mi5,103 ft5,223 ft120 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
33 min6.477 ft76 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
34 min6.376 ft77 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

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.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Ruins Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Bug Canyon, UT
  2. North Topo Map: Papoose Canyon, UT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Ruin Canyon, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Hatch Trading Post, UT
  5. Topo Map: Ruin Point, UT
  6. East Topo Map: Negro Canyon, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Navajo Canyon, UT
  8. South Topo Map: Wickiup Canyon, UT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Bowdish Canyon, CO

FAQ

What is the length of the Ruins Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.2 miles (1.9 km) or 2,662 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Ruins Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 33 minutes in one direction and in 34 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.