Calico Tanks Trail

"This is such a fun and beautiful trail! The trail starts out easy - gravel/small rocks, then transitions into sand for a while, then it becomes very rocky - mostly flat step-style rocks. I found the trail fairly easy to navigate but I could see it presenting challenges in certain areas if you're less experienced. The hike is about 2.4 miles but does seem a bit more tiring than expected with the various rock step elevations and requirement for watching your footing and balance at times. Note, if hiking in the late afternoon (5pm or later during daylight savings), the trail will be in the shade"

a month ago

"Terrain changes about every 10 minutes for the about the first hour. For a while you’re walking on sand, then you’re walking on solid rock, then you’re next to a pond, then you are climbing rock structures, and so forth. Some of the most fun I’ve had hiking. There are also parts where you go off path and climb up adjacent rock structures for fun."

2 months ago

"Like many trails in this area, pic's won't do it justice. This trail is a gem. More experienced hikers will rate this as "easy," but less avid hikers will find this to be "moderate" for sure. There's a fair amount of small elevation changes, so keep that in mind if you're used to a flat surface throughout your time on the trail. Also, a few scrambles aren't a part of most people's nature hikes, but it's all worth the investment of time and effort. The views up close and vistas far away will make a great memory. Everything's well marked since this is one of the park's signature and most popul"

a month ago