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Fisher Towers Hiking Trail

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“A spectacular trail through the Fisher Towers. ”

Nicholas Shannon
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4.5

Miles

7.2

KM

Out and Back

5,445' 1,660 m

High

4,678' 1,426 m

Low

1,813' 553 m

Up

1,812' 552 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (9°)

136%

Max Grade (54°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Geological Significance · Views · Wildflowers

Family Friendly A lot of small ups and downs but nothing too difficult

No mountain bikes nor motorized vehicles are allowed on this trail.

Overview

This incredible trail offers close up views of the Fisher Towers and the Onion Creek area while maintaining distant views that include the Colorado River, Castle Valley and the Fisher Mesa.

This trail has a western aspect and can be exceptionally hot on summer afternoons, so be prepared!

Description

From the parking lot (please sign in at register box), the trail goes down a short set of steps and then runs to the left out onto a small slickrock-covered ridge. Follow the ridge away from the main cliffs until just after it narrows and then go left down into the ravine through a small cut on the left side of the ridge. From the bottom of the ravine, the trail heads steeply up and then winds directly beneath the Fisher Towers. After swinging around the largest tower, The Titan, the trail ascends and ends on a ridge with a panoramic view.

The Fisher Towers are composed of Moenkopi and Cutler sandstones, and have eroded into many fantastical shapes. Climbers scale these mudstone towers (be cautious of hiking directly below a climber!).

History & Background

Fishers Towers Trail is part of the National Trails System, which is a network of scenic, historic, and recreation trails created by the National Trails System Act of 1968.

Contacts

Land Manager: BLM Utah - Moab Field Office

Shared By:

Nicholas Shannon with improvements by Jesse Weber
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  4.7 from 51 votes

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View from the trail
Mar 17, 2023 near Moab, UT
Sunset time near Fisher Towers.
Nov 30, 2016 near Moab, UT
Strolling through the desert brush to Fisher Towers. On the Fisher Towers Hiking Trail
Mar 19, 2015 near Moab, UT
View from End of Trail Looking East
Dec 27, 2017 near Moab, UT
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Mar 17, 2023 near Moab, UT
End of the trail.
Mar 17, 2023 near Moab, UT

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Oct 6, 2024
CYDNEY BUDGE
Amazing hike, do again
May 14, 2023
Sheri Vernier
Apr 21, 2023
Nick Wilder
Mar 17, 2023
Stewart Carnes
Nov 26, 2022
Tarita Fisher Boersma
With Claire, Bill, David, Mesa and Maeby. Thanksgiving in Moab 2022 4.6mi — 2h 45m
Nov 5, 2022
Chris R
Jun 30, 2022
Kristelyn Kalchthaler
Feb 16, 2022
Lisa Verdon

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