Alcove Spring Trail

<p>After descending 1,300 feet (396 m) past a large alcove, the trail meanders in a wide canyon to the base of the notable Moses and Zeus towers. </p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Roundtrip Distance</strong>: 11.2 mi (18 km)</p> </li> <li> <p><strong style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Time</strong><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">: 6-7 hrs</span></p> </li> <li> <p><strong style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Elevation Change</strong><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">: 1,455 ft (444 m)</span></p> </li> <li> <p><strong style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Difficulty</strong><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">: Strenuous – Mesa Top to White Rim</span></p> </li> <li> <p><strong style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Hike Description</strong><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">: After descending 1,400 ft (4276 m) past a large alcove, the trail meanders in a wide canyon to the base of the notable Moses and Zeus towers.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><strong style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Bring</strong><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">: Water (1 L per person, per hour), snacks, sturdy footwear, headlamp, map, and be prepared for, sun, rain, heat, or cold.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><strong style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Accessibility</strong><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">: This trail can be rough, uneven, and requires walking up and down a rocky hill and stone steps. It is not accessible to wheelchairs. In winter, there may be snow or icy conditions; we recommend traction devices for hikers.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><strong>Dogs are not allowed on this trail</strong>. Service animals are allowed in national parks. </span><a href="https://cms.nps.gov/planyourvisit/service-animals.htm">What is a service animal?</a><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span></p> </li> </ul>