Quick picks

Most shade

Pioneer Names has the most shade of any hike in the park, per the park’s trail guide.

All trails

Distances are round trip. Tap a trail for trailhead, dogs, and shade.

TrailAreaDistanceDifficulty
BermMain canyon2 milesEasy
Hidden PinyonMain canyon1.5 milesEasy to moderate
Jenny’s CanyonMain canyon0.5 mileEasy
Johnson CanyonMain canyon2 milesEasy
Pioneer NamesMain canyon0.5 mileEasy
Sand DunesMain canyon0.5 mileEasy
ToeMain canyon2.2 milesEasy
Tortoise WalkMain canyon0.3 mileEasy
West Canyon RoadMain canyon8 milesEasy
WhiptailMain canyon6 milesEasy
ButterflyMain canyon2 milesModerate
Lava FlowMain canyon2.5 milesModerate
Petrified DunesMain canyon1.2 milesModerate
WhiterocksMain canyon4 milesModerate
Cinder ConeMain canyon1.5 milesDifficult
Red SandsMain canyon3.5 milesDifficult
Scout CaveMain canyon6 milesDifficult
GilaMain canyon16.5 milesDifficult
Padre CanyonMain canyon6 milesDifficult
ChuckwallaParadise Canyon2 milesModerate
Beck HillParadise Canyon3 milesModerate
Paradise RimParadise Canyon2.5 milesModerate
Turtle WallParadise Canyon2 milesModerate

Rules that apply to every trail

  • Stay on designated trails. Scramble only where the park allows it.
  • Dogs are welcome on a leash of 6 feet or less. Bag and bin all waste.
  • Drink at least 32 oz of water per person, per hour. In summer the park asks you to avoid hiking from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Johnson Canyon is closed March 15 to September 14, except ranger-guided hikes.

Plan a whole day around these on the 1-, 2-, and 3-day itineraries, or see trailheads on the maps page.