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From the Josie Morris Cabin, the Hog Canyon trail travels into Hog Canyon. The trail is mostly level a shaded throughout the day as it passes through the craggy Weber sandstone walls from Split Mountain. Hikers are asked to remain on trail as poison ivy does grow inside the canyon.
During her time homesteading in the Cub Creek area, Josie Morris would pen and raise her livestock within Hog Canyon. The massive sandstone walls on three sides acting as a natural corral for her animals.
Length: ¾ mile one way / 1.5 mile round trip. Not a loop.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead Location: End of the Cub Creek Road (Tour of Tilted Rocks Auto Tour) at Josie's Cabin, 10 miles east of the Quarry Visitor Center.
Your Safety: Be prepared for desert hiking. Take a hat, sunscreen, and water. Let someone know where you are going, and when to expect you back. Wear comfortable shoes, such as hiking or athletic shoes. Use caution near cliffs! Keep children and leashed pets close by.
Rules and Regulations:
* Pets are not allowed on this trail.
* Carry out all trash.
* Collecting artifacts, fossils, plants, antlers, rocks, or other objects is prohibited.
* Do not feed or approach wildlife.
* Biking is not permitted on this trail.
Dinosaur National Monument
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* dinosaur national monument
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
