Moonflower Canyon Trail

The Trail

This easy trail is only 0.4 miles one way with a 40 foot elevation change. It heads up a short canyon to a small pool, making it a nice walk for a picnic lunch or just to relax for a bit.

Topographical Map

Graph of Elevation

Trail in Google Earth

Some people we saw headed up this trail in swimming suits, but the pond was quite small and not really worth swimming in while we were there. The size and depth of the pool can vary widely though. In fact, after a good rainstorm a waterfall drops water into the pool. There are also petroglyphs at the mouth of the canyon; please be respectful and do not deface or touch them. Please don't deface the rocks all at in fact...leave them for others to also enjoy.

Small pool at end of the canyon

The trail actually splits and branches out a lot, but most of the trails seem to reconnect and head the same place. Beware of poison ivy though.

Leashed dogs are permitted on this trail. Vault toilets are located at the campsite at the mouth of the canyon, but those really are for the campsite.

Directions

This trail is located near Moab, Utah in Grand County. To get there from US-191, turn and onto Kane Creek Blvd., located on the south end of Moab, and head west. Continue for 2.3 miles on this road until you come to the trailhead on your left.

Alternatively, if you are already coming from the north side of Moab, turn off onto 500 West, and then turn right onto Kane Creek Blvd. and continue as explained above. GPS Coordinates: N38° 33.252' W109° 35.233'