Tuzigoot Pueblo Trail,
Tuzigoot National Monument

Located 3.7 miles from Cottonwood, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
426 Steps 1  (0.2 mi)
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The Tuzigoot Pueblo Trail is a short, self guided trail that takes you through the 110 room stone pueblo that was built by the ancient Sinagua from 1125 AD to 1450 AD. The ruins stand 120 feet above the Verde River, with views of the Tavasci Marsh and surrounding mountains.

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Elevation

The Tuzigoot Pueblo Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,432 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,393 ft. and an elevation range of 39 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.2 mi3,393 ft3,432 ft39 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
6 min3.744 ft18 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
5 min1.518 ft44 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 Tuzigoot Pueblo 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 Tuzigoot Pueblo Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.2 miles (0.3 km) or 426 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Tuzigoot Pueblo Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 6 minutes in one direction and in 5 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.