21Hike Grandstaff Canyon
More must-do hiking awaits you in Moab. This is another out-and-back hike with a distance of 4.34 miles and an elevation gain of 1,335 feet. Avoid the crowds at Arches National Park, and take in incredible views of the nation’s largest natural bridges.
History buffs may take a special interest in this place. Up until the 1960s, it was called N*gger Bill Canyon. The name was changed to Negro Bill Canyon until it was renamed Grandstaff in 2017. Regardless of its initial lack of a politically correct title, this canyon, nestled along the mighty Colorado River, has always been a favorite. Be prepared to get wet and don’t miss Morning Glory Bridge!
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