Trails in George Washington Carver National Monument
2 named trails · 1 miles · 2 with the Park Service's own write-up. The lines, trailheads and points are the Park Service's; the write-ups are the Service's own words; the climbing is read from USGS elevation along each line.
0.8 mi one way · about 30 ft of climbing · 1,042 ft–1,073 ft
Visitor centers
Along the wayGeorge Washington Carver
A Contemplative Experience the Park Service's write-up
30-60 Minutes · dogs allowed
Start George Washington Carver National Monument
Mental Wellness Photo: NPS
Take in George Washington Carver’s words of wisdom while stopping to read the quote stones along the short, quarter mile Contemplative Loop Trail. Discover a sense of peace as GW Carver guides you through the woodlands.
"Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise.”
-George Washington Carver
Accessibility The Contemplative Loop Trail is approximately 1000 feet and has a loose wood chip surface. Park rangers have photos of the quote stones available upon request. This experience does not have audio description.
From Woodlands to Prairies the Park Service's write-up
30-90 Minutes · dogs allowed
Start George Washington Carver National Monument
Physical Wellness Photo: NPS
Take your furry friend for a walk along the one-mile picturesque Carver Trail through woodlands, across streams, and along tallgrass prairie. Stroll along the boardwalk past the bronze Boy Carver Statue and the Moses Carver house and pause at Carver Family Cemetery.
These trails accommodate you and your pet. Learn more about The B.A.R.K Ranger Program.
Accessibility The Carver Trail is approximately three-quarter miles and has boardwalk, compacted aggregate and asphalt surfaces. The maximum slope is 5.2 degrees, and benches are available. Contact Information: gwca_interpretation@nps.gov Learn more about accessibility at George Washington Carver NM
A Contemplative Experience the Park Service's write-up
30-60 Minutes · dogs allowed
Start George Washington Carver National Monument
Mental Wellness Photo: NPS
Take in George Washington Carver’s words of wisdom while stopping to read the quote stones along the short, quarter mile Contemplative Loop Trail. Discover a sense of peace as GW Carver guides you through the woodlands.
"Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise.”
-George Washington Carver
Accessibility The Contemplative Loop Trail is approximately 1000 feet and has a loose wood chip surface. Park rangers have photos of the quote stones available upon request. This experience does not have audio description.
Write-ups that name no single mapped trail, in the Service's words.
Capture a Moment · 30-60 Minutes · dogs allowed Bring your camera or cell phone into the woods, along the streams, or through the prairie to photograph a moment in nature. Pause and observe while you enjoy beautiful feelings of solitude while connecting to the environment around you. Visit the Nature Page at George Washington Carver National Monument
About these trails
The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-14 and simplified for the map. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do", unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.
