Moqui Caverns - Cave and Hike near Kanab, Utah
Kanab,Utah
37.116500795, -112.560499096
5.1 miles N of Kanab, Utah
GPS: 37°6'59.4"N 112°33'37.8"W
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State: Utah
Hike Difficulty: Beginner
Trails/Routes: 0.8 mi

Trails Rocks Wildflowers

Cave and Hike

Located near the small town of Kanab, Utah, The Moqui Caverns are a rare sight to behold. With bright flourescent rocks, Moqui Caverns is one of the more unique hikes not only in the state of Utah, but in the country. In the Moqui Caverns are ancient Anasazi and Navajo tribe ruins including structures and hieroglyphs. Described as sandstone erosion caves, it offers a 360 degree view into the surrounding canyon.

The area also features dinosaur tracks, offering a prehistoric view of southern Utah.The Moqui Caverns themselves are one of the wonders of the state. The large cavern offers beautiful views into the southern Utah landscape and a glimpse into what life in ancient Utah would have been like. The hike is located just off of US-89, about 5.5 miles north of Kanab, offering easy access to the trail. There is lots of parking, no need to worry about having to park along the busy US-89 to see this majestic cavern.

The Moqui Caverns trail is a short one, about 0.9 miles, that can be accessed by hikers of any skill level. After the hike, there is also a small gift shop and museum for hikers to view near the trailhead. Experiencing the Moqui Caverns is a must see opportunity that will leave you breathless as you take in its unique beauty. 

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Directions

From Kanab, Utah

  1. Head north on S 100 E (180 ft)
  2. Continue onto E Center St (0.4 mi)
  3. Continue onto US-89 N/N 300 W
    Continue to follow US-89 N
    (5.2 mi)
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It is located roughly 5.5 miles north of Kanab, along U.S. Route 89.

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Trails

Distance ?

0.8 miles Round Trip

Elevation Gain ?

-29 feet

Real Ascent ?

15 feet

Real Descent ?

44 feet

Avg Grade (-1°)

-1%

Grade (-6° to 4°)

-10% to 7%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.

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