Hike Hidden Valley Trail

A hiker enjoying the view in Hidden Valley.

NPS / Hannah Schwalbe

Hidden Valley Trail is an easy one mile hike. The trail starts near the Hidden Valley Picnic Area and gains 100 feet of elevation as it makes a loop around Hidden Valley, which was rumored to have once been used by cattle rustlers. There are interpretive signs along the way providing information on the area and its plants and wildlife.

This trail has little shade and no cell service. Always check the weather forecast before heading into the park and consider changing plans if the weather conditions are too extreme. Before hiking, tell a safety buddy where you are going and when you plan on leaving the park. 

Details

Duration

30-60 Minutes

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Temperatures regularly exceed 100°F in the summer, it is recommended to take at least one liter of water per person during the summer.

Time of Day

Day, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility Information

Pets are not allowed on this trail, but service animals are welcome. Service animals must remain on a 6-foot (1.8 meter) leash at all times.

This trail meanders through a variety of terrain including hard pack dirt, soft sand, gravel, rocks, boulders, and other obstacles. Some boulders have steps, other small boulders do not. The trail is roughly 1.5–3 ft wide, with a few steep sections and an approximate 100 feet of elevation gain. The trail has an average grade of 4% and a max grade of 19%.