more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-360 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-312 ft
Altitude change
5,926 ft
Altitude min
6,238 ft
Altitude start
5,926 ft
Altitude end
-3.532%
Grade
-135.332%
Grade max
4.924%
Grade min
1,995 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
486 ft
Distance flat

Murphy Point Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #23450 in Hiking [+]
    • #97118 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Easy old jeep double track, that has been turned into a trail to Murphy Point. A beautiful view point at the end of one of the big mesa fingers.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Murphy Point located?
      Murphy Point 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 38.35497, -109.86393.
      ▼ How hard is Murphy Point?
      Murphy Point is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.532%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Murphy Point?
      Murphy Point has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 360 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,926 ft to 6,241 ft.
      ▼ Is Murphy Point a point to point trail?
      Murphy Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Murphy Point?
      Murphy Point is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Murphy Point?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Murphy Point. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Murphy Point? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Murphy Point are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Murphy Point?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to hike Murphy Point. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Murphy Point?
      Murphy Point is a very popular trail. There have been 127 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 193 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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