Grandstaff Canyon, Natural canyon trail near Moab, United States.
The canyon trail extends 5.7 miles through red rock formations, containing a perennial stream and leading to Morning Glory Natural Bridge spanning 243 feet.
William Grandstaff, an African-American pioneer, raised cattle in this canyon during the 1870s before departing in 1881 due to legal issues.
The canyon underwent two name changes, from its original designation in the 1960s to Negro Bill Canyon, and finally to Grandstaff Canyon in 2017.
The trailhead provides parking spaces and portable toilets, requiring approximately four hours for hikers to complete the round trip to Morning Glory Bridge.
Morning Glory Natural Bridge ranks as the sixth longest natural rock span in the United States, standing above a pool surrounded by poison ivy.
Location: Grand County
GPS coordinates: 38.60722,-109.53111
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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