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Hunter Canyon Trail Out and Back

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 4.7 (10)
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  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Moab
  5. Amasa Back
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“A stunning trail featuring massive sandstone walls, trees, creek pools, and a stone arch. ”

Nicholas Shannon
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3.5

Miles

5.7

KM

Out and Back

4,248' 1,295 m

High

4,080' 1,243 m

Low

213' 65 m

Up

212' 65 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

4%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Unknown

Features River/Creek · Views

In the canyon bottom. Only hikers are allowed on this trail -- no mountain bikes allowed.

Overview

Hunter Canyon features a free-flowing stream during spring months with cottonwood trees and pools. There is also a large arch is located on the right-hand side of the canyon about a half mile in from the trailhead.

Description

From the parking area at the mouth of the canyon, follow the hiker-established path about two miles up the canyon until the route gets blocked by brush.

Contacts

Land Manager: BLM Utah - Moab Field Office

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Nicholas Shannon
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Trail Ratings

  4.7 from 10 votes

#2

in Amasa Back

#1158

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  4.7 from 10 votes
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#2

in Amasa Back

#88

in Utah

#1,158

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Hunter Canyon Trail
Feb 23, 2023 near Moab, UT
Hunter Arch (from the side)
Feb 23, 2023 near Moab, UT
This is the Hunter Rim portion. It follows the ledge of this cliff and it's extremely difficult to find the trail.
Oct 13, 2019 near Moab, UT
Hunter Canyon Rim right before the really good stuff
Jul 7, 2019 near Moab, UT

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Nov 28, 2024
Dave B
A couple weeks past its bright fall colors. Awesome hike. Good, clear conditions. 4.4mi — 2h 02m
Nov 23, 2022
Tarita Fisher Boersma
With Claire, Bill, and Mesa. 4.3mi — 2h 36m
Nov 22, 2021
Dave B
Great family hike! A bunch of stream crossings, boulder climbs, and amazing views. Even has a fire road with some exposure to navigate. — 3h 00m
Nov 27, 2020
Lisa Munsch
thanksgiving 2020 Casey and Maddie
Apr 11, 2020
Carla Von Holtum
arch looked like it was hanging on by thread! 1.8mi
Mar 15, 2019
Kenzie T
Nov 5, 2018
Tyler Consalvi
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. One of the most breathtaking hikes I have ever done. 4mi
Mar 13, 2018
Michael Chalukian
Beautiful and fun hike. Accessible for most but has a lot of opportunities to scramle and climb. 5mi

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