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Monolith Garden Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 160 Google reviews · Running trail in Kingman, Arizona · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Monolith Garden Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Many iconic rock formations, formed by ancient volcanic activity, can be seen on this trail.
What runners say about Monolith Garden Trail
“What a beautiful place to explore, easy enough trail with so many different views of the mountains and the volcanic rock makes interesting formations along the trail.”
“There are cool rock formations and nice views, but not many shaded spots, so bring plenty of water.”
This was a really great excursion to get out of the car and stretch your legs for a couple hours. I didn't look carefully enough at the map before I went so I ended up walking quite a bit further than I had planned. There are sections that look a little bit like a miniature monument valley.
A real gem of a trail, slightly hidden, in the middle of Kingman. Seems most locals aren’t even aware of its existence! It was super hot and very dry when we visited, harsh but beautiful. A good variety of trails loops ranging from about 5k to almost 20k. Definitely worth a visit.
Just...wow. I didn't imagine there was such beauty in the desert near Kingman, AZ. It reminds me of the Granite Dells in Prescott: sun-worn, ancient rock formations for miles, with the Hualapais in the background. I tended to stop after work, near sunset, and the moon was waxing toward full.
Nice area to hike. Quite a few miles of trails around cool rock formations. Looking at a map or bringing one on your phone is probably a good idea. We saw people biking and hiking but it also looked like there had been praise recently.
Trail conditions & character
“What a beautiful place to explore, easy enough trail with so many different views of the mountains and the volcanic rock makes interesting formations along the trail.”
“But do be careful and aware of where you are because there are a lot of trails and they tend to loop around on each other and the directions are not marked well.”
“Parking was easy to find I recommend a slow cautious entry it is a Lil hilly and narrow in some spots, no complaints though cause it's free and well worth it.”
“There are cool rock formations and nice views, but not many shaded spots, so bring plenty of water.”
“The trail is pretty level, not too bad with inclines and declines.”
Plan your run at Monolith Garden Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteblm.gov
- Phone+1 928-718-3700
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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