10 Best waterfall trails in Moab

Best waterfall trails in Moab

4.6(6,904 reviews)

Explore the most popular waterfall trails near Moab with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Top trails

#1 - Mill Creek Trail

The road to the trailhead is restricted to certain vehicles: No buses, trailers, or RVs are allowed. The vehicle length limit is 22 ft. This popular trail winds through a beautiful canyon eventually reaching several small waterfalls with swimming areas. Beware, after the first swimming hole, the trail gets much more difficult to follow.

#2 - Professor Creek and Mary Jane Canyon Trail

Parking is limited to 28 spaces at the lot. Parking is strictly prohibited along the road. If the parking lot is full please find a different area to hike. The trailhead for this route is on public land that is adjacent to private property so please be respectful of the landowners. These trailheads are day use only areas so no camping/sleeping in the vehicles is allowed at the trailheads. This route runs along and through Professor Creek. Be prepared to get your feet wet. There are several...

#3 - Ken's Lake Trail and Faux Falls

This is a short and sweet route up to Faux Falls and then looping around Ken's Lake.

#4 - Cowboy Jacuzzis via Mill Creek Rim Trail

4.5(712)

•Moderate

•3.8 mi

The trailhead for this route is on public land that is adjacent to private property. It is important to respect the private property owners, the residents and the adjacent neighborhoods. These trailheads are day-use only areas so no camping/ sleeping in the vehicles is allowed at the trailheads. Please do not park along the road or on private property, creating additional parking areas or parking on vegetation. Please be considerate of the residential nature of the neighborhood and keep...

This route takes you from Gran View Pt Rd along Shafer Trail to 134 by the Colorado River. You'll pass by several viewpoints that offer some awe-inspiring views of the Dead Horse Point State Park. You'll also get a lovely waterfront view of the Potash Evaporation Ponds. Note: This scenic driving route requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle. Off-road vehicles and ATVs are not permitted within Canyonlands National Park.

#6 - Pritchett and Hunter Canyon Loop

This route takes you through two canyons: Pritchett and Hunter Canyon. In order to complete this loop, you will need to travel along Kane Springs Road for a short distance both at the beginning and at the end of your adventure. This route has beautiful waterfalls, red cliffs, and open sky. There are optional side trips to Pritchett, Cummings, and Wigwam Arch.

#7 - Bull Canyon OHV Road

4.5(98)

•Moderate

•18.0 mi

Fun drive through narrow canyons and sandy swales that takes you to hiking trail to bottom of impressive Gemini Bridges. Continue west beyond hiking trail parking lot through another impressive canyon. After finishing Bull Canyon, continue south to Day Canyon overlook. Fun area for ATVs. Open all year weather permitting. Best time to go: Spring and Fall. Located on BLM land. For current status call Bureau of Land Management, Moab Field Office at (435) 259-2100. Much of this trail follows a...

#8 - Dellenbaugh Tunnel

4.3(14)

•Moderate

•3.9 mi

This OHV trail passes by two unique rock formations: Dellenbaugh Tunnel, a below ground arch, and a top-heavy rock, Secret Spire. It is suitable for stock SUVs with 4WD. There is soft sand in places.

#9 - Cyclone Canyon Trail

Cyclone Canyon Trail follows one of the Grabens area and is reached via the Confluence overlook trail starting at the Big Spring Trailhead or by 4 wheel vehicle if you wish to shorten the hike. A graben is a valley with a distinct escarpment on each side caused by the displacement of a block of land downward. Graben often occur side-by-side with horsts. Horst and graben structures indicate tensional forces and crustal stretching. Once you are on the this trail it is very level and easy. It's...

#10 - Dellenbaugh Tunnel and Secret Spire OHV Trail

Trail reviews for Moab

Hannah Wenger

May 9, 2025

Not crowdedDog-friendlyGreat conditions

One of the coolest hikes I’ve ever done. Lots of water crossings, so your shoes will be wet. Take the trail counterclockwise and end with the waterfall and cliff jumping. It’s worth the wait - we jumped right in.

Mill Creek Trail

Michalyn Marzocco

May 24, 2025•Hiking

Dog-friendly

WEAR WATERPROOF BOOTS, NOT CHACOS/TEVAS. I listened to other reviewers and wore my chacos. Big mistake. The length of the trail mixed with the sand and water terrain resulted in several cuts and blisters on my feet. My app clocked in 8.6 miles, while my husband’s Garmin clocked in 9.6 miles. Either way, the trail is longer than AllTrails states. Anywho, beautiful trail and awesome for dogs. We started at 8:30 this morning and had the waterfall to ourselves. Loads of people were heading in during our way back.

Professor Creek and Mary Jane Canyon Trail

Chris Andrews

May 20, 2025•Hiking

Waterfall was flowing! unexpected treat in the Moab heat!

Ken's Lake Trail and Faux Falls

Amira Beck

May 21, 2025•Hiking

Dog-friendly

Definitely a few water crossings and some very rocky trails. The waterfall is off the trail a bit but totally worth it. Super beautiful.

Difficulty: Hard

Cowboy Jacuzzis via Mill Creek Rim Trail

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest waterfall trail in Moab?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Moab is Cyclone Canyon Trail. This trail is estimated to be 15.5 mi long.

Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Moab?

Moab: With an ascent of 1,722 ft, Bull Canyon OHV Road has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Dellenbaugh Tunnel and Secret Spire OHV Trail with 1,624 ft of elevation gain.