Coyote Canyon Trailhead

About Coyote Canyon Trailhead

The Coyote Canyon motorized route is an extreme trail specifically designated for rock crawler-type vehicles only. The recommended route is in a clockwise direction, up a small canyon and down another. Although it is only 0.65 miles long, it can easily take all day to navigate as refrigerator-sized boulders must be traversed. Only HEAVILY modified vehicles can make it through. This route provides rock crawler enthusiasts an opportunity to challenge both their rigs and skills in a unique setting. The MFO maintains a free registration system for the use of Coyote Canyon. Registration will be issued to one group (7 vehicles maximum) on Fridays and Saturdays from February 16 through November 30. Reservations may be made up to 60 days in advance of the group's desired date, i.e. reservations for a March 30 trip could be made as early as January 30. To register, call 435-259-2100 or 2102.

How to Get There

13 miles south of Moab off of the Black Ridge Road which is 0.2 miles south of MM 113 on the east side of Hwy 191. The trailer parking area is located right at the Hwy 191/Black Ridge Road junction. Access to Coyote Canyon is 1.5 miles from the parking area on the Black Ridge Road

Plan Your Visit to Coyote Canyon Trailhead

Heading to Coyote Canyon Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)