Kane Creek Canyon

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Tucked away in Moab's offroad paradise lies Kane Creek Canyon. This extreme, breathtaking trail offers one of the best all-around epic adventures you can experience in Moab. From dramatic red rock walls and countless water crossings to intense washouts and technical rock obstacles, Kane Creek Canyon...Read More
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Highlights of Kane Creek Canyon

Desert Category IconDesert
Iconic Category IconIconic
Rock Category IconRock
Scenic Category IconScenic
Wash Category IconWash
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
5132 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
D1645
Nearest Town
Moab
Nearest Services
Moab
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Moab Field Office

Overview

Tucked away in Moab's offroad paradise lies Kane Creek Canyon. This extreme, breathtaking trail offers one of the best all-around epic adventures you can experience in Moab. From dramatic red rock walls and countless water crossings to intense washouts and technical rock obstacles, Kane Creek Canyon offers adrenaline-pumping moments and jaw-dropping scenery. In the spring and early summer, the cool flowing water of Kane Springs Creek leaves behind mud and quicksand but feeds the towering cottonwoods that thrive in the refreshing water under the shadows of desert sage and junipers that dot the cliffside. Late summer monsoons bring intense rain, often creating narrow washouts and constantly changing the trail. Whether it is your first time on the trail or your 50th, Kane Creek will always be an adventure.

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16 Waypoints
50 Trail Photos
5 Trail Concerns
17 Community Reviews
1 Video
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