Moab Maiden | Kane Creek

Hiking Moab Maiden - Kane Creek Hiking Moab Maiden

Kane Creek

Overview

Sun Patchy fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
59° | 39°
Mon Patchy fog before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
61° | 39°
Tue A chance of rain showers between 11am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
63° | 41°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 57.
57° | 40°
Thu A chance of rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
59° | 37°
RATING: Easy Hiking
SEASON: Any, hot in the summer.
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None.
Sun Patchy fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
59° | 39°
Mon Patchy fog before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
61° | 39°
Tue A chance of rain showers between 11am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
63° | 41°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 57.
57° | 40°
Thu A chance of rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
59° | 37°
Small panel overlooking the Colorado River in Kane Creek
Small panel overlooking the Colorado River in Kane Creek

Tucked on a lofty perch above Kane Creek, the Moab Maiden is one of those rock art panels I would love to know the artist's inspiration and intentions. Was this, as has been named in modern times, a maiden? Was the artist a shunned lover? Or perhaps this was an artistic gift while courting? Perhaps mere doodling? The story is lost in time!

The panel is an interesting one. With a couple of old pit houses, a granary, and a second small panel, this outing is an easy way to spend a few hours. I recommend packing a lunch and picnicking at the Moab Maiden panel proper. It has stunning, sunny views that make for a perfect place to enjoy a lunch, panel, and views.

Note: The route described goes on the Jackson Trail. This is my recommended route as it is the shortest and uses the most well-used trail (minimizing impacts). The first section of this trail can flood if the Colorado River is running high, which is generally late Spring. If the trail is flooded, you CAN go up to the Amasa Back trailhead and work north from there on lesser used trails.
The lovely Kane Creek views along the way.
The lovely Kane Creek views along the way.

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