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3,579 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
00:06:45
Avg time
40 ft
Altitude change
5,069 ft
Altitude min
5,109 ft
Altitude max
5,069 ft
Altitude start
5,108 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-0.8%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
2,073 ft
Distance climb
1,165 ft
Distance flat
00:06:45
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Tower Ruin Details
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Riding AreaCanyonlands NP-Needles
Monticello, Utah -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerCanyonlands National Park
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Max Width72 inches
A doubletrack spur into a side canyon of Horse Canyon to view a substantial Puebloan cliff dwelling.
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- Last: Oct 16, 2023
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Directions to tower-ruin trailhead
(38.111070, -109.732920)
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Nearby Trails
- Fortress Arch Spur 6 miles
- Elephant Hill (4x4) 9 miles
- Lavender Canyon 12 miles
- West Fork Lavender Canyon 13 miles
- Confluence Overlook Road 15 miles
Canyonlands NP-Needles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tower Ruin
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Where is Tower Ruin located?
Tower Ruin is located in Canyonlands NP-Needles, Monticello, Utah, United States. It is part of the Canyonlands NP-Needles trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.11107, -109.73292.
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What is the elevation gain for Tower Ruin?
Tower Ruin has 12 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,545 m to 1,557 m.
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Is Tower Ruin a point to point trail?
Tower Ruin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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How long is Tower Ruin?
Tower Ruin is 1.1 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
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