Hike: Ventana Canyon to Window Rock

March

Details

8:30am to 3:30pm

Fitness

Hike: Ventana Canyon to Window Rock for Saturday, March 5, 2022

Hike Leader, Nate Crook

General Information

Sign Ups are not necessary.
With all hikes, please review the distance and elevation gain to decide if this hike is right for you.
Please be prepared with the following:
- Good hiking/trail shoes.
- Sun/weather protection (hat, sunglasses, sleeves, sunblock etc)
- Water, water and more water! Feel free to bring an energy bar or two as well.
- Trekking poles may be useful to some on this hike.

Hike Information

Meet: Meet at the Health and Fitness Facility at 8:30am to carpool to the trailhead.
Description: Ventana Canyon to Window Rock is a challenging hike in terms of distance, and elevation change. During the spring, the trail is frequently surrounded by wildflowers and the terminal point of the hike, Window Rock, make the hike well worth the effort. In addition, the trail passes by Maiden Pools, which is a beautiful waypoint along the way.
Length: 14.4 miles
Elevation change: 4,600 feet
Duration (including travel): 6-7 hours