About
Length10.8 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain1,400 ft up
Typical time6 hr
TrailheadMurphy Point road, Island in the Sky
SurfaceSwitchbacks, wash, slickrock
Best seasonSpring and autumn. Summer highs exceed 100F with no shade and no water on any trail.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views

A great full-day hike, the Murphy Trail offers outstanding views from atop the Murphy Hogback and White Rim Road. This trail starts at the same trailhead as the moderate Murphy Point Overlook Trail. Pay close attention at the junction. Roundtrip Distance : 10.8 mi (17.4 km) Time : 5-7 hrs Elevation Change : 1,448 ft (441 m) Difficulty : Strenuous- Mesa Top to White Rim Hike Description : After descending the switchbacks, most hikers travel the loop counter-clockwise: crossing Murphy Hogback with outstanding views, descending the unpaved White Rim Road for a mile, then ascending via a wash through dramatic geologic layers to the switchbacks again. Bring : Water (at least 1 L per person, per hour), snacks, sturdy footwear, headlamp, map, and be prepared for, sun, rain, heat, or cold. Accessibility : This trail can be rough, uneven, and requires walking up and down a rocky hill and stone steps. It is not accessible to wheelchairs. In winter, there may be snow or icy conditions; we recommend traction devices for hikers. Dogs are not allowed on this trail . Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?

Tips
Long, hot and completely unshaded. Best walked in March or October, and never in summer.
Location

Murphy Point road, Island in the Sky

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