Fisher Towers Details
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Riding AreaLa Sal Mountains
Moab, Utah -
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Hiking SAC ScaleT4 Alpine Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Local Popularity100 in Hiking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
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Land OwnerUSFS
The trail contours into a canyon and then traverses rocky slopes below the north face of looming Cottontail Tower, an 800-foot-high spire. The trail reaches the base of the sharp west ridge of Cottontail after a mile. The bedrock here makes a good resting spot. Lots of hikers turn around here and return to the trailhead.
The next trail segment heads east below the sheer south face of Cottontail on a rock bench before dipping into a canyon. Descend a six-step metal ladder into the canyon, then follow the trail which contours across rocky slopes into another canyon. Past here the trail slowly climbs around The Titan, the tallest of the Fisher Towers and a popular ascent for rock climbers. At 2.0 miles, near the base of The Titan, the trail slips through a stone notch and then edges across an exposed ledge. Watch your footing here if it’s wet or snowy.
The trail climbs away from The Titan, following sloping sandstone ledges, and after 2.2 miles climbs onto a high ridge. Enjoy great views of the Fisher Towers and the distant Colorado River Canyon to the north, and to the west a long ridge studded with tall pinnacles including Castleton Tower and The Priest. This is also a good turn-around point if you’re tired.
Access Info
Start the hike from the end of the Fisher Towers Road next to the campsite
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Fisher Towers hike trail trail
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Altitude change633 ft
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Altitude min4,681 ft
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Altitude max5,537 ft
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Altitude start4,740 ft
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Altitude end5,374 ft
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Grade5.9%
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Grade max-297.4%
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Grade min216.5%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down3,399 ft
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Distance flat633 ft
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Avg time01:19:59
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Avg reverse time01:42:57
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