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Murphy Point Trail

Murphy Point Trail
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Alert in the area

The National Park Service lists 2 alerts for Canyonlands National Park.

As of · Source: NPS · Canyonlands National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

People seeking a mostly level hike longer than just a mile might enjoy the Murphy Point Trail. It leaves the pavement and vehicle sounds behind, and offers the change to imagine what Canyonlands looked like during its ranching days before it became a national park. • Roundtrip Distance: 3.4 mi (5.5 km) • Time: 2 hrs • Elevation Change: 142 ft (43 m) • Difficulty: Easy Hike • Description: This longer but mostly level hike leads past a historic corral on the mesa top. The trail ends with panoramic views of Candlestick Tower, the Green River, and the White Rim Road. • Accessibility: This trail can be rough, uneven, and requires walking up and down a rocky hill and stone steps. It is not accessible to wheelchairs. In winter, there may be snow or icy conditions; we recommend traction devices for hikers. • Dogs are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Willow Flat

    Campground

    Campground · 2.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Domino's

    Fast food

    On your way back · 22 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rainsCarter Pape, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Hell's Revenge

    Attraction

    In town

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