Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Watarrka National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
Out-and-back trail in Watarrka National Park, Northern Territory, Australia. Hiking.
- Distance
- 5.2 mi (8.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,030 ft (314 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 10 min
- High point
- 2,503 ft (763 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Emergency phone: Emergency Radio 4 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2 mi (3.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Cotterills Lookout 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Garden of Eden 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Emergency phone: Emergency Radio 3 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Emergency phone: Emergency Radio 2 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Kings Canyon Rim Walk
How long is Kings Canyon Rim Walk?
Kings Canyon Rim Walk is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 10 min. It climbs 1,030 ft (314 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,503 ft (763 m).
How hard is Kings Canyon Rim Walk?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Kings Canyon Rim Walk?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Kings Canyon Rim Walk?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Kings Canyon Rim Walk shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Kings Canyon Rim Walk?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Kings Canyon Rim Walk?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap