more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
78 ft
Climb
-1,051 ft
Descent
00:04:57
Avg time
-973 ft
Altitude change
5,221 ft
Altitude min
6,195 ft
Altitude max
6,195 ft
Altitude start
5,221 ft
Altitude end
-13.068%
Grade
-81.857%
Grade max
32.891%
Grade min
648 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
74 ft
Distance flat
00:04:57
Avg time

Murphy Hogback (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #63372 in Hiking [+]
    • #273438 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T4 Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • eBike Allowed
    No

The more difficult part of Hogback that you climb to get up to the top of the mess.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Murphy Hogback (Upper) located?
      Murphy Hogback (Upper) is located in Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.35142, -109.87014.
      ▼ How hard is Murphy Hogback (Upper)?
      Murphy Hogback (Upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.068%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Murphy Hogback (Upper)?
      Murphy Hogback (Upper) has 78 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,051 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,221 ft to 6,195 ft.
      ▼ Is Murphy Hogback (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Murphy Hogback (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Murphy Hogback (Upper)?
      Murphy Hogback (Upper) is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Murphy Hogback (Upper)?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Murphy Hogback (Upper). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Murphy Hogback (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Murphy Hogback (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Murphy Hogback (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 23 minutes to hike Murphy Hogback (Upper). The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Murphy Hogback (Upper)?
      Murphy Hogback (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 62 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 77 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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