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Grandstaff Canyon Creek – Moab Canyon Pathway loop from Grand County Transit Hub

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Grandstaff Canyon Creek – Moab Canyon Pathway loop from Grand County Transit Hub

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Grandstaff Canyon Creek – Moab Canyon Pathway loop from Grand County Transit Hub

02:01

17.2km

340m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Grandstaff Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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566 m

Moab Canyon Pathway (East along the Colorado River)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Moab Canyon Pathway is a generally flat, paved multi-use path that is popular with cyclists, walkers, and runners. This portion of the trail runs along the Colorado River, offering stunning views of the water and high canyon walls.

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5.08 km

Grandstaff Canyon Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The trailhead for the popular Grandstaff Canyon Trail, which takes you to Morning Glory Natural Bridge, begins at the mouth of Grandstaff Canyon (formerly known as Negro Bill Canyon), about …

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6.28 km

Grandstaff Canyon Creek

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Although the Grandstaff Canyon Trail crosses the creek several times, this particular section is frequently flooded because the trail dips down, crosses, and traverses next to the shallow creek for …

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4

7.99 km

Upper Grandstaff Canyon Trail and views of Morning Glory Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

After crossing the eastern fork of the Grandstaff Canyon Creek you hike up a sandy trail toward Morning Glory Natural Bridge passing between towering, water and algae-streaked sandstone walls and …

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8.60 km

Morning Glory Natural Bridge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Morning Glory Natural Bridge is a huge natural bridge and an incredibly popular hiking and rappelling spot at the end of a scenic side canyon of Grandstaff Canyon. Spanning 243 …

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10.4 km

Grandstaff Canyon Creek

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Although the Grandstaff Canyon Trail crosses the creek several times, this particular section is frequently flooded because the trail dips down, crosses, and traverses next to the shallow creek for …

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7

15.1 km

Moab Canyon Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

If you pedal back to Moab after having ridden Porcupine Rim Trail you will ride on this perfectly paved cycle path next to Highway 128.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.94 km

7.09 km

1.41 km

701 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.86 km

7.04 km

1.54 km

701 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (1,210 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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12°C

53 %

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