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Pueblo Alto Trail (I)

By July 27, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 5.4 Area: Chaco Canyon
Accum elevation gain (feet): N/A Park Entry Fee: $25/car or Golden Age Pass
Low to high elevation gain: 250 SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $0 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: None Trailhead GPS Coordinates N/A
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes before departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs No Steep Trail: Yes
Off Trial (scratchy) No Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of hands required: Yes Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty: Moderate Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: Yes Gloves Required: Yes

 

Special Instructions:

Out and back hike starting at Pueblo del Arroyo parking lot. Hike goes to Kin Kletso, through a large crack in the rocks to the top. From there you will hike to Pueblo Bonito Overlook where you will see Pueblo Bonito, Chetno Ketl, and Kin Kletso.  You will pass a Chacoan staircase, then visit the ruins of Pueblo Alto Complex.   3-4 hours.  Bring snacks, plenty of water and poles(recommended)

Directions:

From Chaco Visitor’s Center make a right turn to leave parking lot. Drive approximately 3 miles and make a right turn into Pueblo del Arroya parking lot.