Last updated: October 10, 2024
Place
Gates of Lodore Trail
NPS Photo/Dan Johnson
Quick Facts
Amenities
4 listed
Boat Ramp, Restroom, Tent Campsites, Trailhead
The trail starts with a few steps and then is a level walk above the Green River. The trail ends at a view of the entrance to Lodore Canyon.
Length: ¾ mile one way / 1.5 mile round trip. Not a loop.
Level of Difficulty: Easy. The trail is gravel and even terrain for most of the hike.
Trailhead Location: Located at the Gates of Lodore Campground at the north end of the monument. 137 miles from the Quarry Visitor Center and 101 miles from the Canyon Visitor Center.
Your Safety: Be prepared for desert hiking. Take a hat, sunscreen, and water. Let someone know where you are going, and when to expect you back. Wear comfortable shoes, such as hiking or athletic shoes. Use caution near cliffs! Keep children close by.
Rules and Regulations:
Length: ¾ mile one way / 1.5 mile round trip. Not a loop.
Level of Difficulty: Easy. The trail is gravel and even terrain for most of the hike.
Trailhead Location: Located at the Gates of Lodore Campground at the north end of the monument. 137 miles from the Quarry Visitor Center and 101 miles from the Canyon Visitor Center.
Your Safety: Be prepared for desert hiking. Take a hat, sunscreen, and water. Let someone know where you are going, and when to expect you back. Wear comfortable shoes, such as hiking or athletic shoes. Use caution near cliffs! Keep children close by.
Rules and Regulations:
- Pets are not allowed on this trail.
- Carry out all trash.
- Collecting artifacts, fossils, plants, antlers, rocks, or other objects is prohibited.
- Do not feed or approach wildlife.
- Biking is not permitted on this trail.