Kevin Mack

Kevin Mack

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Feb. 10. It is reproduced in full below.

Quick Facts

Location:

Island in the Sky district, Canyonlands National Park

Amenities

1 listed

Trailhead

Reaching this trail requires a permit to drive the 4WD White Rim Road or hiking down Alcove Spring Trail (11.2 mi/18.3 km roundtrip).

Moses and Zeus are two prominent towers overlooking Taylor Canyon. This trail leads to their base.

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Roundtrip Distance: 1.3 mi (2 km)

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Time: 1 hr

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Elevation Change: 717 ft (219 m)

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Difficulty: Moderate

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Hike Description: Along Taylor Canyon Road. Trail ascends to the base of prominent sandstone spires. Climbers: this is the trail to approach the technical routes on Moses and Zeus towers.

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Accessibility: This trail crosses rough, uneven, rocky surfaces. It is not accessible to wheelchairs.

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Dogs are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?

Canyonlands National Park

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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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