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    Hikes/United States/Utah/Canyonlands National Park

    Cave Spring Trail

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    Easy
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    0.5h
    Distance
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    1.0 km
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    12 m
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    If you are a history buff, a fan of cowboys, or would just like to see some cool artifacts, the Cave Spring Trail is for you! This hike takes you past prehistoric pictographs and petroglyphs that date back thousands of years and ends at a preserved cowboy camp from the 1800s. This hike of ladders and caves is an awesome adventure in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park.

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    Route Description for Cave Spring Trail

    The Cave Spring hike is an incredible window into the human history of Canyonlands. This hike is short but moderately challenging. Hikers will have to climb two ladders along the trail so come prepared with proper hiking shoes and an adventurous spirit. The Cave Spring trail passes by a series of caves, petroglyphs and pictographs from thousands of years ago, and a preserved cowboy camp with artifacts from the 1800s. As with any piece of history in this area, please do not touch or deface any of the incredible artifacts along this trail. Let’s work together to keep these relics in good condition for future generations to appreciate.

    From the trailhead, take the path on the left to hike the trail clockwise. This hike is a loop, so you will eventually wind up back where you started.

    If you are looking for more to do in the area after you are done with your hike, check out the Roadside Ruin Trail nearby.

    Getting to the Cave Spring Trail Trailhead

    This hike begins at the Cave Spring Trailhead at the eastern end of Squaw Flat Road.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      year-round

    • Pets allowed

      No

    • Family friendly

      Older Children only

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Circuit

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