Whale Rock Trail

<p>Many features in this region bear imaginative names. Does this long sandstone dome looked like a giant whale to you? This trail walks along its side, then climbs from its "tail" up to its "blowhole."</p> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="45" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{6586b1d3-5177-47f9-8426-e7e98ddba119}{41}" paraid="1643395219"><strong>Roundtrip Distance</strong>: 0.8 mi (1.3 km) </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="46" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{6586b1d3-5177-47f9-8426-e7e98ddba119}{44}" paraid="1782287218"><strong>Time</strong>: 1 hr </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="47" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{6586b1d3-5177-47f9-8426-e7e98ddba119}{47}" paraid="2054007394"><strong>Elevation Change</strong>: 141 ft (43 m) </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="48" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{6586b1d3-5177-47f9-8426-e7e98ddba119}{50}" paraid="652405392"><strong>Difficulty</strong>: Moderate – Mesa Top </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="49" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{6586b1d3-5177-47f9-8426-e7e98ddba119}{53}" paraid="1888812353"><strong>Hike Description</strong>: This trail leads up the side of a sandstone dome, ending with broad views of the Island in the Sky. Great for kids who like to scramble on rock. Be careful: wear soles with good traction and avoid steep drop-offs.  </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="50" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{6586b1d3-5177-47f9-8426-e7e98ddba119}{56}" paraid="562753937"><strong>Accessibility</strong>: 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. </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="51" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{6586b1d3-5177-47f9-8426-e7e98ddba119}{60}" paraid="1760780803">Dogs are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. <a href="https://cms.nps.gov/planyourvisit/service-animals.htm">What is a service animal?</a> <br />  </p> </li> </ul> <p>Whale Rock is part of a large outer ring of sandstone surrounding the nearby Upheaval Dome formation.</p>