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9.5 miROUND TRIP
2405 ftELEV GAIN
StrenuousDIFFICULTY
1/5KID RATING
Spring & FallSEASON
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The Trail
360° summit view over the whole Waterpocket Fold.
Pack Loadout (Strenuous)
3+ liters water, broken-in boots, layers for weather swings, headlamp, real food (jerky, trail mix), trekking poles, first-aid kit, and an early start.
Getting There
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Make it a weekend: Fruita Campground (Camping, 1 mi) · Singletree Campground (Camping, 15 mi) · Boulder Mountain Lakes (Fishing, 21 mi) · Fish Lake (Fishing, 30 mi)
More hikes nearby: Cassidy Arch (Hike, 1 mi) · Hickman Bridge (Hike, 2 mi) · Grand Wash (Hike, 3 mi) · Capitol Gorge & The Tanks (Hike, 7 mi)
Quick Answers
- How long is the Navajo Knobs hike?
- 9.5 miles round trip with 2405 feet of elevation gain.
- How hard is Navajo Knobs?
- Strenuous. Kid rating: 1 out of 5.
- When should I hike Navajo Knobs?
- Best season: Spring & Fall.