Upheaval Canyon
Canyonlands National Park, San Juan County, UT
Out-and-back trail in Canyonlands National Park, San Juan County, UT. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.9 mi (11.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 285 ft (87 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 20 min
- High point
- 4,239 ft (1,292 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Upheaval Canyon
How long is Upheaval Canyon?
Upheaval Canyon is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 20 min. It climbs 285 ft (87 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,239 ft (1,292 m).
How hard is Upheaval Canyon?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Upheaval Canyon shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Can you bring a dog on Upheaval Canyon?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Upheaval Canyon?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Upheaval Canyon?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Upheaval Crater Spur Canyonlands National Park · Moderate · 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
- Upheaval Dome Canyonlands National Park · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km)
- Alcove Spring Canyonlands National Park · Hard · 11.3 mi (18.1 km)
- Zeus and Moses Trail Canyonlands National Park · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
More hikes in Canyonlands National Park
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