Yovimpa Point Trail

The Riggs Spring Loop is a backcountry trail that begins and ends at Yovimpa Point. This trail travels through spruce, fir, and bristlecone forests offering beautiful views of distant cliffs. The western section of the trail is steeper and more heavily forested. Permits are not required to hike this trail, but all overnight stays require a permit .

Trailhead: Yovimpa Point

Parking: At trailhead; oversized vehicles permitted

Distance: 8.6 miles (13.9 km)

Approximate Time: 5 hours

Elevation Gain: 2200 feet (671 meters)

Difficulty: Strenuous

Services: Accessible restrooms available at Yovimpa Point (year-round). No water-fill stations.

Shuttle Service: None. Private options may be available.

This trail may be inaccessible during mid-winter due to snow depths ranging from 2-15 ft. (.7-5 m)

Pets are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?

Backcountry camping is permitted only in designated backcountry campsites and all overnight backcountry stays require a permit.

Typically this loop is hiked in a counter-clockwise direction with a single overnight. Some backcountry hikers will combine this loop with additional nights along the Under-the-Rim Trail . For more information and reservation information visit our Backcountry Information page .