Poison Spider Bench Trailhead

About Poison Spider Bench Trailhead

Length of Hike: 1.25 miles one wayType of Hike: Hiking is on an old road that has been closed to motorized and mechanized useArea Attractions: At the end of the trail there are views of the Colorado River and long range views of Behind the Rocks and the LaSal Mountains. Route Description: The trail is on an old road that has been closed to motorized and mechanized use. The trail is mostly level with one short climb. The trail has great views, especially towards Moab and the LaSal Mountains. Look for an arch on the rim to your right (northeast) near the end of the trail. The trail ends at a viewpoint with good views of the Colorado River.

How to Get There

The parking lot for the trailhead is 5.9 miles from Highway 191 on Highway 279. The trailhead begins on the Poison Spider Jeep Trail, about 0.25 miles from the parking lot.

Plan Your Visit to Poison Spider Bench Trailhead

Heading to Poison Spider Bench 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)