Last updated: March 20, 2021
Thing to Do
Walk the Painted Desert Rim Trail
NPS Photo/Stuart Holmes
This unpaved trail winds 1-mile round trip through the rim woodland, a place for chance encounters of many species of plants and animals and spectacular views of the Painted Desert. In spring, cliffroses and other native wildflowers grow along the pathway. Birds find food and shelter in this area making it a good spot for birdwatching. Below, the view features red badlands and crenulated white tuff.
Details
Duration
20-120 Minutes
You can stop and read wayside exhibits, walk out to view points, walk one way or round trip.
Activity
Front-Country Hiking
Walk a 1-mile round trip dirt trail with drop offs and spectacular views of the red part of the Painted Desert.
Pets Allowed
Yes
BARK Ranger:
·Bag your pet’s poop.
·Always keep your pet on a leash.
·Respect wildlife.
·Know where you can go.
·Bag your pet’s poop.
·Always keep your pet on a leash.
·Respect wildlife.
·Know where you can go.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Open during park hours
Accessibility Information
Tread width: 62 in (158.6 cm), min 60 in (152.4 cm)
Grade: 6.3%, max 25.6%
Cross Slope: 3.8%, max 16.2%T
his trail does not have stairs, but the waterbars and dirt-gravel surface may make this trail unsuitable for strollers or mobility devices.
Grade: 6.3%, max 25.6%
Cross Slope: 3.8%, max 16.2%T
his trail does not have stairs, but the waterbars and dirt-gravel surface may make this trail unsuitable for strollers or mobility devices.