Stairmaster Trailhead

About Stairmaster Trailhead

Length of Hike: .9 miles plus 100 yards to overlook; allow 2 hours round trip Type of Hike: Hiking-only trail marked by rock cairns Area Attractions: Great views of the Colorado River and Moab Valley, Behind the Rocks, and rock art along Kane Creek Road Route Description: The trail starts just past the trail register on the Moab Rim 4WD trail. The trail is marked by rock cairns, staying above the 4WD trail, and climbs steeply 900 feet. It intersects the 4WD trail near the top of the Moab Rim. A short stroll up the road leads to an overlook of the Moab Valley 1000 feet below. Hikers can continue on the 4WD trail to its intersection with the Hidden Valley hiking trail 2.5 miles further, or return via the same route.

How to Get There

Moab Rim parking area on Kane Creek Road, 2.6 miles from the Hwy 191 junction

Plan Your Visit to Stairmaster Trailhead

Heading to Stairmaster 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)