Squaw Trail | Kanab

Hiking Squaw Trail - Kanab Hiking Squaw Trail

Kanab

Overview

RATING: Easy/Moderate Hike
LENGTH: 2-3 hours
MAPS: KANAB, UT

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 55. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

55 | 30

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 29

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 30

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 57.

57 | 28

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 28

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SEASON: Any when dry. Summers can be very hot.
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None, bring all you need.

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 55. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

55 | 30

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 29

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 30

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 57.

57 | 28

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 28

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Views from the end of the ridge.

Views from the end of the ridge.

Starting near the edge of town, the Squaw Trail ascends steeply along switchbacks to the top of the cliffs, providing breathtaking overlooks of Kanab and the Vermilion Cliffs. The trail, part of the Kanab City Trails, is an excellent hike, and one our family thoroughly enjoyed one stormy afternoon while looking for something close to do in case the weather got worse. A quick outing that surprised me with its beauty.

We saw several runners out on our visit, so this is apparently a popular trail for local runners as well. A very lovely outing!

Getting started on the trail.

Getting started on the trail.

Getting There

From Center Street in Kanab, turn north onto 100 East. Follow 100 East to its end, which is the trailhead and parking area for the local baseball fields.

The bird rock!

The bird rock!

Route

To The Rim (1.5 miles one-way)
From the trailhead, the goal is to head up the trail at the bottom of the canyon ahead and to the left of the trailhead. The trail system has numerous branches here. In general, we stayed on the trail signed Raven Trail to reach the canyon bottom, then up the canyon bottom. The trail is well-used and easy to follow.

As the canyon bottom steepens, the trail leaves on the right, looking up canyon, and begins a series of long switchbacks. Not far after the second switchback, a rock formation on the left side of the trail looks remarkably like a bird to me. The trail continues up to the rim, then continues a short distance to a junction. This junction is a good turnaround spot for those looking for a short outing, and it has excellent views. If you still have energy and time, continuing to the overlook is highly recommended.

To the Overlook (0.8 miles one-way from the junction)
Go left at the junction (heading west). The trail meanders west, then south, and finally all the way to the southwest end of the ridge and fantastic views of Kanab and the surrounding cliffs.

Return the same way.


Maps

Printable Maps:

Trailhead

12S 364283mE 4102435mN

N37° 03' 30" W112° 31' 35"

Bird Rock

12S 364271mE 4102690mN

N37° 03' 38" W112° 31' 36"

Junction - Left

12S 364483mE 4103087mN

N37° 03' 51" W112° 31' 27"

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