Murphy Hogback Trail
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Murphy Hogback Trail
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The Murphy Hogback Trail is an easy-to-moderate hike with beautiful views of the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park. This hike is a great way to get out with the family and enjoy a day hiking in the desert. There are campsites available at the trailhead if you want to make a weekend out of it and spend quality time exploring around this stunning area.
Getting there
The Murphy Hogback Trail begins at the Trailhead along White Rim Road. Alternatively, this trail can be accessed by hiking the Murphy Point Trail that begins along Grand View Point Road.
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| When to do | Year-Round |
| Pets allowed | No |
| Family friendly | Older Children only |
| Route Signage | Average |
| Crowd Levels | Low |
| Route Type | Out and back |
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Murphy Hogback Trail Description
The Murphy Hogback Trail is a beautiful hike along a hogback ridgeline in the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park. The trailhead for this hike is along White Rim Road, a road that requires a high clearance, four wheel drive vehicle. If you do not have access to such a vehicle, this trail can be done as part of the Murphy Loop, a trail that begins at the Murphy Trailhead along Grand View Point Road. The expansive views of the Utah desert from the Murphy Hogback make this route a fantastic little hike and worthy of a stop on your visit to Canyonlands National Park.
From the trailhead, follow the path northeast along the hogback until you connect with the Murphy Point Trail.
The junction with the Murphy Point Trail is the official turn-around point for the Murphy Hogback route. If you are up for more- continue along the Murphy Point Trail to visit the Murphy Point Overlook or to complete the Murphy Loop.
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