How long is Santa Elena Canyon?

1.7 miles, out & back, with about 600 feet of elevation gain — roughly 52 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Santa Elena Canyon?

It's rated Easy. walk into a 1,500-ft canyon on the Rio Grande

Easy

Texas

Distance1.7 mi

Est. time~52 min

Elevation gain↗ 600 ft

RouteOut & back

Illustrative elevation profile — open in Apple Maps for the live trail map & precise profile.

walk into a 1,500-ft canyon on the Rio Grande.

Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.