Grandstaff Canyon

Morning Glory Bridge
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Grandstaff Canyon
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Distance
4.34 miles
Elevation Gain
1335 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Scenic
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Added by Tyler McFall

Escape the crowds at Arches and head to Grandstaff Canyon to 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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Zach L
5/3/2025
Good Views
Decently Marked
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Kyle C
12/10/2020
Crowded but worth it
This hike is often fairly crowded but if you have not been in a desert canyon it does not get much easier to access. ...
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Dalton Potter
1/20/2019
Winter rappel trip
It was great! Went in January and only saw 4 other people. Two awesome rappels and a few miles of hiking. We really took ...
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Laura Boyer
6/21/2017
Lovely trail!
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 ...
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Sara Sheehy
3/13/2017
Busy, But Pretty, Trail
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 ...
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Alex Schoemann
6/7/2016
Great Afternoon Hike
Did this hike while visiting the parks in Moab! Enjoyed having the trail to ourselves despite a holiday weekend!
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Sonja Saxe
4/19/2016
Watch Out For The River Crossings!
This is an easy hike but do not underestimate the stream crossings and remember, only one foot on a rock at a time! Morning ...
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Kim W.
1/17/2016
Even Lovely In Winter (But Seriously, WATERPROOF SHOES).
A pair of friends and I visited Negro Bill Canyon a couple years back in the dead of winter - stunning scenery, and a ...
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Jason Hatfield
12/23/2015
If you do this from the top down you'll get to experience two fun rappels. Make sure you go with a guided group ...
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