Spring Canyon Bottom

Total Miles
12.2

Elevation

1,612.88 ft

Duration

3 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Trail Overview

For a fun and easy adventure, you'll want to explore some of the side roads along this trail. Make your way down some amazing switchbacks to the bottom of the canyon that lead to Green River, as well as Hey Joe Canyon trailhead. Camping is available, but please use established spots and carry the required portable toilet.

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Spring Canyon Bottom
Spring Canyon Bottom

Difficulty

Easy when conditions are dry and if no rockslides have occurred. Don't go down the switchbacks during rainy periods or after a heavy rainstorm as rockslides are more likely then.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Scott M
Dec 05, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Rock slide blocking the road below gate in the switchbacks.
Ben Mullen
Nov 11, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Rock fall mid way down shelf road. can't pass

Access Description

From downtown Moab, head north on Hwy. 191 about 11 miles and turn left on Hwy. 313. Go about 8.5 miles west and, just after a rest area on the left, turn right on unmarked Dubinky Well Road before mile marker 14. Go north 1.5 miles and continue straight (left) on Spring Canyon Bottom Road. Dubinky Well Road continues to the right.

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