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A hike up the typically dry Murphy Wash from the White Rim Road to Murphy Point.


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2.7

Miles

4.3

KM

Point to Point

5,227' 1,593 m

High

4,809' 1,466 m

Low

449' 137 m

Up

31' 9 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs No Dogs

Description

Murphy Wash intersects the White Rim Road before it drops down the White Rim to reach the Green River. Head northeast and follow the wide wash. The ground may be covered with a white crystalline layer as you make your way up. Following the meandering wash as it gradually narrows. You'll even come across an old abandoned building before a 6 foot dry fall that can be easily climbed on the side. The canyon narrows further with more and more boulders in your way. Reach Murphy Hogback Trail after 2.7 miles.

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Tilman Giese

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#837

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heading back towards the murphy hogback trail
Apr 23, 2018 near Moab, UT
From the end of the descent looking up
Apr 23, 2018 near Moab, UT
Heading back towards the Murphy Hogback trail
Apr 23, 2018 near Moab, UT
Common Sagebrush Lizard
Mar 22, 2020 near Moab, UT
Hiking in the wash, before some rain falls
Apr 23, 2018 near Moab, UT
Murphy Wash
Mar 22, 2020 near Moab, UT

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Dec 9, 2020
Dan K
Some very light scrambling required to ascend the wash as is narrows (hiking up the wash towards Murphy Point). Basic trail-finding skills needed
May 5, 2019
Pritha Golden
2.1mi — 15h 00m
Apr 13, 2019
Tilman Giese
Nov 24, 2018
Sandy Oaks
Nov 12, 2018
Todd Burgman
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