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Neck Spring Trail

Neck Spring TrailPhoto: NPS
Loop
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

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A walk back in time, this loop trail passes historic ranching features and two springs where cowboys watered cattle. • Roundtrip Distance: 5.6 mi (9 km) • Time: 3-4 hrs • Elevation Change: 418 ft (127 m) • Difficulty: Moderate – Mesa Top • Hike Description: A walk back in time, this loop trail passes historic ranching features and two springs where cowboys watered cattle. With minor elevation changes, this trail is a great way to see some varied plant life. • Bring: Water (1 L per person, per hour), snacks, sturdy footwear, headlamp, map, and be prepared for, sun, rain, heat, or cold. • 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?

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  • Sleep close

    Shafer

    Campground

    Campground · 2.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Domino's

    Fast food

    On your way back · 16 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Launching Pad

    Attraction

    On your way back · 14 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Neck Spring Trail

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 22°

      4 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      43° / 27°

      4 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      54° / 35°

      5 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      62° / 40°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      72° / 50°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 62°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 68°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 66°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 57°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 44°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 33°

      4 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      37° / 23°

      4 wet · 4 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Canyonlands-The Neck, UT, 0.5 mi away at 5,871 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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