Tower Point Loop Trail,
Hovenweep National Monument

Located 27.7 miles from Cortez, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
693 Steps 1  (0.3 mi)
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Elevation

The Tower Point Loop Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,213 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,197 ft. and an elevation range of 16 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.3 mi5,197 ft5,213 ft16 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
8 min1.113 ft12 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
8 min1.012 ft13 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 Tower Point Loop 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 Tower Point Loop Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.5 km) or 693 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Tower Point Loop Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 8 minutes in one direction and in 8 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.