Moab Field Office (Bureau of Land Management UT) · Open Access
5,471 ft
Elevation
We cannot watch this one yet. It is not reservable through recreation.gov. Nothing here will alert you — browse what we do watch.
Length of Hike: 2.5 miles one way Area Attractions: The trail has excellent views of the La Sal Mountains and also goes through the beautiful riparian area of Trough Springs Canyon which has running water year round. Route Description: This trail descends from the Plateau into Kane Creek Canyon via an old cattle trail. The trail is marked with cairns. It is about 2.5 miles long and descends 1100 feet in elevation.
Getting there
From Moab, take Hwy 191 south for 32 miles to the Canyon Rims Recreation Area turnoff. Then head west for 28 miles following signs to Hatch Point/Trough Springs to trailhead. The side road leading to the trailhead is marked. Follow this road to the trailhead.
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Trough Springs Canyon Trailhead
Can you reserve a site at Trough Springs Canyon Trailhead?
No. Trough Springs Canyon Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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