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3,087 ft
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
4,983 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
4,922 ft
Altitude min
4,922 ft
Altitude start
4,925 ft
Altitude end
-20.3%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
1,198 ft
Distance climb
1,020 ft
Distance down
869 ft
Distance flat

Cave Spring Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canyonlands NP-Needles
    Monticello, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #98 in Hiking [+]
    • #174814 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #6 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #3,984 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

This is a great hike because it is short, but you get to see a lot. There are a couple little latter climbs and old cowboy camp and some cave paintings.

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Trail Supporters

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    NPS
    Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cave Spring Trail located?
      Cave Spring Trail is located in Canyonlands NP-Needles, Monticello, Utah, United States. It is part of the Canyonlands NP-Needles trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.15722, -109.75154.
      ▼ How hard is Cave Spring Trail?
      Cave Spring Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cave Spring Trail?
      Cave Spring Trail has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,922 ft to 4,983 ft.
      ▼ Is Cave Spring Trail a point to point trail?
      Cave Spring Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cave Spring Trail?
      Cave Spring Trail is 3,087 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cave Spring Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cave Spring Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Cave Spring Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Cave Spring Trail are:
      • June (4 activities)
      • April (3 activities)
      • October (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Cave Spring Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cave Spring Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Cave Spring Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to hike Cave Spring Trail. The trail is 3,087 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cave Spring Trail?
      Cave Spring Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 86 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 161 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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