HAND-VERIFIED TRAIL · CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK

Cave Spring Trail

0.6 midistance

Cave Spring Trail is a 0.6 mi trail. Dogs are not allowed, and we rate it comfortable from age 6. About 10% of it is shaded, and no refill point is recorded on the route.

CAN WE ALL GO?

Who this trail suits

🐕 No dogs 🧒 Comfortable from age 6 👶 No stroller 🚻 Restrooms at the trailhead 💧 No refill recorded ☀️ 10% shaded

Underfoot & overhead two ladders, slickrock, cowboy camp

HOW HARD IT FEELS

Steepness and shade

10% shaded Open ground — the hour you start decides the day

In July, Canyonlands National Park runs around 100°F at the main visitor elevation, and this route gives you almost nothing to hide under. With no refill recorded on the route, everything you drink starts in your pack.

TODAY AT THE PARK

Before you leave the car

Tonight

62°F · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 5 to 10 mph

NOAA forecast for Canyonlands National Park — not for this trailhead specifically
⚠️ Trip-planning tips for 2026

Planning to visit Canyonlands this year? To ensure the best experience, please anticipate potentially long wait times at the entrance station. If overlook or trailhead parking is full, plan to return a little later....

Live NPS alert for Canyonlands National Park
NOT THIS ONE?

Other trails in Canyonlands National Park

QUICK ANSWERS

Frequently asked

Can I take a dog on Cave Spring Trail?

No — Cave Spring Trail is closed to dogs. Our Canyonlands National Park dog guide lists the trails where they are welcome, plus boarding and the nearest 24/7 vet.

Is Cave Spring Trail good for kids?

We rate it comfortable from age 6. It is not a stroller route. That rating is our own hand-check of length, footing and exposure, not an official NPS grade.

When is the best time of day to hike Cave Spring Trail?

About 10% of the route is shaded, and Canyonlands National Park peaks around 100°F in its hottest month. The less shade a route has, the more of it you want behind you before midday.