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OSM map layer · LineString
37.20, -113.63 · rel 11207293
37.20, -113.63 · rel 11207293
Gila
12,4 km from start to finish .
Utah · 37.20°N ·
113.63°W
12,4km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Cave
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× ruins
1× cave
1× Attraction
Sinking Ship Rock
ruins ·
53 m off route
5,4 km
44%
Slot Petroglyphs
ruins ·
85 m off route
5,4 km
44%
Scout Cave
cave ·
363 m off route
5,4 km
44%
Johnson Arch
Attraction ·
428 m off route
5,4 km
44%
Petroglyphs Site
ruins ·
202 m off route
12,4 km
100%
Newspaper Rock
ruins ·
279 m off route
12,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Gila is 12.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Gila takes approximately 3h 5min to complete.
No, Gila is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Gila starts near coordinates 37.2313, -113.6417.
Gila is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Gila is maintained and managed by Snow Canyon State Park.