Arizona · Hiking

White House Trail

White House TrailPhoto: Jon Gudorf Photography — CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.7 mi
round trip
817 ft
climb
6,184 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is White House Trail open right now?

Alert in the area

The National Park Service lists an alert for Canyon de Chelly National Monument.

  • Weather Advisory and Storm Warnings

    Park alert covering Canyon de Chelly National Monument · NPS · Canyon de Chelly National Monument

As of · Source: NPS · Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

White House Trail is a 2.7-mile out-and-back hike in Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Arizona, with an elevation gain of 817 feet from its low point of about 5,642 feet to a high of roughly 6,184 feet. The route is rated easy, and the land is managed by the National Park Service. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Canyon De Chelly weather station run to highs around 69°F in April and 70°F in October, while July highs average about 93°F. The station sits about 574 feet below the trail, so temperatures on the trail tend to run cooler. The trail is not wheelchair accessible, and bikes are not allowed. Plan for a straightforward walk over a gentle climb rather than a technical route.

  • Nearby · Concrete Sidewalk · Pueblo Color Wash Trail · Cleopatra Needle Trail
  • Best time to go · Apr–May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit White House Trail

    Best months: April–May and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 19°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      51° / 24°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      61° / 29°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      69° / 36°

      3 wet

    5. May

      79° / 44°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      90° / 52°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      93° / 60°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 59°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 50°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 37°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 26°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 20°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Canyon De Chelly, AZ, 4.1 mi away at 5,610 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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