Last updated: April 1, 2021
Thing to Do
Juniper Ridge Trail
![A photo of the Chihuahuan Desert along the Juniper Ridge Trail.](/common/uploads/cropped_image/primary/59A992DC-D386-923F-8C1615320E6E8E0A.jpg?width=1300&quality=90&mode=crop)
NPS
Located on the scenic Walnut Canyon Desert Drive, the trailhead is about 1 mile (1.6 km) past interpretive marker #9. The Juniper Ridge trail is considered easy with an 800 foot (240 m) change in elevation over the 3.5 mile (5 km) path.
Details
Duration
3 Hours
Estimated hiking time is 3 hours one-way.
Activity
Hiking
Age(s)
0 and Older
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Juniper Ridge Trailhead
The trailhead is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) on the unpaved Walnut Canyon Desert Drive.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Accessibility Information
Trail is narrow, rocky, and steep in places.