Moab Rim Trail

The Moab Rim Trail is a difficult hike located in the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area near Moab, Utah. This trail travels up and along a canyon rim that overlooks Moab and the Colorado River. This loop is 8 miles long and gains 1883 feet of elevation.

This hike starts from the Moab Rim Trailhead off of Kane Creek Boulevard. There are pit toilets available at the trailhead. Begin hiking uphill on Moab Rim Trail. You will be walking on slickrock. As you travel uphill, you will have views of the Colorado River and an arch to the west. After 1 mile of hiking, the trail will flatten out. You will be treated to views of large red rock formations. After another 0.2 miles, you will encounter a scenic overlook of the city of Moab. Hike gradually downhill for 0.5 miles to reach a junction. This is the start of the loop. Turn right here.

Enjoy downhill hiking for 0.3 miles before starting gradually uphill again. After 1.1 miles, you will come to a junction. This is the end of the loop. Turn right to stay on Moab Rim Trail. The trail gets steeper here. After 0.3 miles, you will come to another junction and turn left. Continue uphill for another 0.7 miles to reach a stunning overlook of Moab. Then, retrace your steps back to the end of the loop. Turn right here to complete the other side of the loop. After 1 mile of hiking, you will reach the start of the loop. Then, you will retrace your steps downhill to return to the trailhead.

 Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area is open for hiking year round. There are no associated fees to hike here. Dogs are allowed on this trail. This trail is also shared with off-roaders.