Hike through Grandstaff Canyon

Moab, Utah

4.3/5

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4.34 miles

Elevation Gain

1335 ft

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Out-and-Back

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Escape the crowds at Arches and get amazing views of one the larges natural bridges in the U.S.

The Grandstaff Canyon trail is 2.4 miles to Morning Glory Bridge and can take anywhere between 3-5 hours round trip. Grandstaff Canyon is nestled right along the Colorado River in Moab, UT. This easy hike takes you to the 6th longest natural bridge in the United States, Morning Glory Bridge. Breathtaking views of this bridge can be seen at the end of trail where you are stand right below it.

This easy trail takes you to amazing views of one of the largest natural bridges in the United States. It is just outside of Arches National Park, yet you won't run into many crowds.

Bring shoes that can get wet since you will be crossing the water a couple of times. And keep an eye out for poison ivy; there's a lot of it on this trail.

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Hike through Grandstaff Canyon Reviews

Kyle C

Hike through Grandstaff Canyon

12/10/20

This hike is often fairly crowded but if you have not been in a desert canyon it does not get much easier to access. There are bathrooms at the trailhead and a nice arch at the end for you to sometimes catch people rappelling from.

3.0

Dalton Potter

Hike through Grandstaff Canyon

01/20/19

It was great! Went in January and only saw 4 other people. Two awesome rappels and a few miles of hiking. We really took our time and played at both rappel spots and we took about 5 hours.

5.0

Laura Boyer

Hike through Grandstaff Canyon

06/21/17

Like everyone else, I definitely think this trail is pretty crowded. However, it is still a super nice trail. It's nice for a trail run too, if you're looking for a mild, flat run!

4.0

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Sara Sheehy

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Hike through Grandstaff Canyon

03/13/17

Great trail close to Moab. It has recently been renamed "Grandstaff Canyon" (which was Bill's last name). Morning Glory Arch is spectacular. Do not expect solitude on this trail - it's a popular one! As others have mentioned, be careful on the numerous water crossings (or wear water shoes).

4.0

Alex Schoemann

Hike through Grandstaff Canyon

06/07/16

Did this hike while visiting the parks in Moab! Enjoyed having the trail to ourselves despite a holiday weekend!

5.0

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Sonja Saxe

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Hike through Grandstaff Canyon

04/19/16

This is an easy hike but do not underestimate the stream crossings and remember, only one foot on a rock at a time! Morning Glory Bridge is a nice reward at the end of this hike. We saw two men rappelling from it when we arrived and that was actually the highlight of the hike!

4.0

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