Grandstaff Canyon Trail Moab, Utah in 360 Degrees

Morning Glory Natural Bridge Arch From Underneath Grandstaff Canyon Moab, Utah

GRANDSTAFF CANYON TRAIL

in 360 Degrees MOAB, UTAH

MORNING GLORY NATURAL BRIDGE ARCH AT END OF GRANDSTAFF CANYON TRAIL

Grandstaff Canyon is definitely GRAND. (Previously called Negro Bill)

It speaks highly of a trail if it can be even more spectacular in the snow and winter as it is in the other months. This is that trail and more. As I was walking, I was shocked at the Grandness of this hike. I wondered, how do you ever describe this? The river is so beautiful that you get to walk along and cross over multiple times. The cliffs are just huge and GRAND in their size and they are in front of you, and on both sides of you. Even though it is hard to come up with words, I will say I I thought the Grandness paralleled the Grandness of God. I will say I was filled with awe. I felt humble and small, just as I feel when I think of our Heavenly Father, but our Heavenly Father does not want us to feel small, HE loves you more than you could possibly imagine, and that love is huge and GRAND like this canyon.

View of Morning Glory Arch in the Summer

360 Video in Summer at Morning Glory Arch

VR Version for Phone Insert VR Headsets.

Make sure you rotate around so you can see everything and use the button in the bottom right corner to toggle formats.

VR Version using YouTube VR (Beware this does have some motion, but I tried to be super kind with it.)

You can also be transported here using a VR Headset for an immersive experience. If you are on a VR Headset, use this link for the Oculus Version

Morning Glory Arch Oculus VR Link

otherwise try YouTubeVR @ShaunasAdventures.

Looking Upward at Morning Glory Arch

Water Coming out of Crack in Cliff by Morning Glory Arch

River at Grandstaff Canyon Moab Utah

HIKE DETAILS AND WARNINGS ABOUT GRANDSTAFF CANYON TRAIL.

Hike is 4.3 miles long
Moderate hike - Level 2
Make sure you bring spikes for over shoes in winter
Appropriate for ages 7 and up
You cross the stream many times, so waterproof shoes are recommended.
Only about 400 feet elevation gain.

2D Version of Arch Video above if you prefer

I love hikes that are around 4-5 miles and have a WOW moment of something beautiful at the end. This trail perfectly fits that. It has this cool arch at the end. The 5 miles is a wonderful workout, yet it does not feel that long, for it is so interesting. You are constantly crossing rivers, and the terrain is fun to navigate. So now that you know that I really LOVED this trail, let me help you be aware of the dangers on this trail.

IF YOU HIKE THIS CANYON IN WINTER..

1. YOU NEED SPIKES OR CRAMPONS.

I always have my spikes or Crampons in my backpack when it is Winter Months, for they are SO handy to making slick trails very easy to handle. I headed out on this trail, and was barely out of the parking lot and hadn't even started the conversation with myself about putting on the Spikes when I hit a slab of ice and was on my but before I could even blink. Broke my tailbone again. (I am hopefully that I might have a chance to realign it though for it healed crocked last time. So looking on the positive side of things. ) I would be so appreciative if you considered checking out these spikes. I promise you will love having them on your next winter hike.

2. YOU NEED WATERPROOF SHOES, BOOTS, or SOCKS.

This trail crosses the river more times than I can remember. With that many crossings, you are bound to get your feet into the water at least once. I had my Waterproof Hoka One One Boots on, and even though I got a little more into the water I than would have hoped, my feet were still dry and happy.

MORNING GLORY NATURAL BRIDGE ARCH AT END OF GRANDSTAFF CANYON TRAIL

360 Trail Walking Towards the Morning Glory Natural Bridge Arch

The arch is so close to the cliff wall behind, that you can miss it in the 360 image if you are not paying attention. It is to the just in front of me and to the right a little.

It is fun to see Morning Glory Natural Bridge arch from the front, but it is also fun to see it from above. Here is an image of the arch from above. You can see that there is only that 15 feet or so crack between the cliff behind it, and the arch in front.

Google Earth Trail at Grandstaff Canyon Moab, Utah

If you want to see just this area, you can click on this Google Earth Link, then the little dude in the bottom corner, then any blue line or dot to see more here at the arch.

Grandstaff Canyon Arch Google Earth Link

Picture below is a straight on shot of the arch, probably not the smartest of shots, but it does show the light coming in from behind.

Front of Morning Glory Natural Bridge in Grandstaff Canyon Trail Moab, Utah

360 Trail Around the Arch on Grandstaff Canyon Trail Moab, Utah

In the 360 degree walk above, you are right under the arch, so make sure you rotate to look up.
Here is Visit Utah site for Grandstaff Canyon trail.
Visit Utah's Link for Grandstaff Canyon

Google maps does a great job finding this trail head, and the trail is very well marked. As you are traveling to Moab from the North turn left on UT-128 and it is only about 3 miles down that road. i would suggest you download the map of the area on Google Maps before you go, and have an EXTERNAL GPS Receiver. This Garmin one is great.

If you want to pair this hike with another cool hike, just down UT-128 a few more miles you will find Fisher Towers. Fisher Towers is another Amazing Hike that is bound to please.

Link to Fisher Towers

Grandstaff River in the Summer

Grandstaff Canyon Trail Along the Stream

Grandstaff Canyon Trail with a Future Arch in the Mountain

360 Trail in Grandstaff Canyon

Cliffs and Future Arch in Grsandstaff Canyon

Cool Icicles on the side of the Stream in Grandstaff Canyon

Grandstaff Canyon Trail Along the Stream

360 Grandstaff Canyon Trail

River along Granstaff Canyon Trail in Summer

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ICICLES ALONG THE GRANDSTAFF CANYON TRAIL

Grandstaff Canyon Trail Icicles Along Trail

If you like hiking with GPS Coordinates, here is Utah.com website with some coordinates of this area.

Link from utah .com about Grandstaff Canyon

A Small Arch and Sunset Lighting along Grandstaf Canyon Trail Moab, Utah

If you liked this hike, but would like to see more, there is so much more of this trail you can enjoy. Just click on the Google Earth Link, then the little dude in the bottom corner, then any blue line or dot to see more.
Grandstaff Canyon Trail Google Earth Link