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Neck Spring Loop Trail

Moab, Utah

5.6 mi

Distance

417 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 27m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

This moderate loop is a walk back in time, passing historic ranching features and two springs (Neck and Cabin springs) where cowboys once watered cattle. The trail drops below the mesa rim and returns across the mesa top, showcasing varied desert plant life. NPS lists it as a 5.6 mi loop with 418 ft of elevation change; the springs are not a potable water source.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Open

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Hazards & Warnings

no waterno shadeexposuresteep dropoffsflash flood

Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Loop
Surface
Mixed Surface

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

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  • Operator:435-719-2313
  • Address:Island in the Sky - 33 miles from Moab on UT 313, The Needles - 49 miles from Monticello on UT 211, The Maze - 68 miles from Hanksville off UT 24 - unpaved roads · Moab, UT · 84532
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jul 24, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Best Seasons

Highlights

historic ranching features and old corral remnantsNeck and Cabin springsvaried riparian and desert plant lifequiet mesa-and-canyon loop

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Utah hunting page

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