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Hunter Canyon Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Moab
  5. Amasa Back
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Length

1.8 Miles 2.9 Kilometers

98%

Runnable

Elevation

242' 74 m

Ascent

-50' -15 m

Descent

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

6%

Max Grade (4°)

4,271' 1,302 m

High

4,079' 1,243 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“A stunning trail featuring massive sandstone walls, trees, creek pools, and a stone arch. ”

— Nicholas Shannon
GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

In the canyon bottom. Only runners are allowed on this trail -- no mountain bikes allowed.
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Description [Suggest Changes]

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.

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.

Contacts

Land Manager: BLM Utah - Moab Field Office

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  4.4 from 5 votes

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in Amasa Back

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in Amasa Back

#179

in Utah

#4,135

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