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2.6 miles
Distance
455 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
5,221 ft
High Point
422 ft
Altitude change
4,800 ft
Altitude min
4,800 ft
Altitude start
5,221 ft
Altitude end
3.126%
Grade
-16.87%
Grade max
24.521%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,144 ft
Distance down
1,300 ft
Distance flat

Murphy Wash Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Hiking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #61718 in Hiking [+]
    • #35829 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #1,500 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #799 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Sandy walk up the wash to connect to the Murphy Hogback Trail

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Murphy Wash Trail
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Murphy Wash located?
      Murphy Wash 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 38.3192, -109.89413.
      ▼ How hard is Murphy Wash?
      Murphy Wash is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.126%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Murphy Wash?
      Murphy Wash has 455 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,800 ft to 5,221 ft.
      ▼ Is Murphy Wash a point to point trail?
      Murphy Wash is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Murphy Wash?
      Murphy Wash is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Murphy Wash?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Murphy Wash. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Murphy Wash? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Murphy Wash are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Murphy Wash?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 11 minutes to hike Murphy Wash. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Murphy Wash?
      Murphy Wash is a moderately popular trail. There have been 29 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 29 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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