Tavasci Marsh Trail,
Tuzigoot National Monument

Located 4.0 miles from Cottonwood, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
728 Steps 1  (0.3 mi)
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The Tavasci Marsh Trail is a short, easy, wheelchair accessible trail that leads from the visitor center at the Tuzigoot National Monument. Along the short trail are several educational interpretive signs depicting the history of the area as well as the land and its uses. The monument protects the ancient Sinagua pueblo that dates from 1125 AD to 1400 AD. The marsh trail leads to a viewing platform where you can relax and listen to the birds, over 245 species of birds have been documented at the monument and the Tavasci Marsh.

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Elevation

The Tavasci Marsh Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,399 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,378 ft. and an elevation range of 21 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.3 mi3,378 ft3,399 ft21 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
8 min1.619 ft24 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
7 min2.024 ft19 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 Tavasci Marsh 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: Perkinsville, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Sycamore Basin, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Loy Butte, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Munds Draw, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Clarkdale, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Page Springs, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Hickey Mountain, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Cottonwood, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Cornville, AZ

FAQ

What is the length of the Tavasci Marsh Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.3 miles (0.5 km) or 728 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Tavasci Marsh Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 8 minutes in one direction and in 7 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.