more stats
2.7 miles
Distance
254 ft
Climb
-220 ft
Descent
00:09:54
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
5,168 ft
Altitude min
5,257 ft
Altitude max
5,221 ft
Altitude start
5,257 ft
Altitude end
0.25%
Grade
-28.681%
Grade max
21.818%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,217 ft
Distance flat
00:09:54
Avg time

Murphy Hogback Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Hiking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #63642 in Hiking [+]
    • #272812 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Murphy Hogback is a 3 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Moab Utah. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Murphy Hogback located?
      Murphy Hogback 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 38.34041, -109.87565.
      ▼ How hard is Murphy Hogback?
      Murphy Hogback is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.25%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Murphy Hogback?
      Murphy Hogback has 254 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 220 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,168 ft to 5,257 ft.
      ▼ Is Murphy Hogback a point to point trail?
      Murphy Hogback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Murphy Hogback?
      Murphy Hogback is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Murphy Hogback?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Murphy Hogback. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Murphy Hogback?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Murphy Hogback are:
      • April (2 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Murphy Hogback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Murphy Hogback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Murphy Hogback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 19 minutes to hike Murphy Hogback. The trail is 2.7 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?
      Murphy Hogback is a very popular trail. There have been 56 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 65 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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