bugsy running on lone rock beach with the airstream and f-150 in the background

Negro Bill Canyon Trail, Moab

We hiked Negro Bill Canyon in April 2016 during Big Trip #1.

negro bill canyon trail

The unfortunately named Negro Bill Canyon Trail is a four-mile out and back on BLM land (=dogs are welcome!) just outside Moab. The hike ends at a large natural bridge–the sixth-longest natural rock span in the US. A few rappellers were descending from the bridge as we arrived which Bugsy did *not* understand The hiking-only trail follows a clear stream the entire way, making it a great option for water-loving dogs like Bugsy. The trail was full of happy dogs, in fact, and the wide and shallow swimming hole in a sunny spot not far from the parking lot was like a preschool playground. We (and especially Bugsy) enjoyed the hike enough to do it one and a half times in three days.

negro bill canyon trail
negro bill canyon trail
negro bill canyon trail

And for your post-hike reward: stop at the pull-off along the road heading back to Moab for a picnic with a stellar view of the Colorado River:

negro bill canyon trail

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  1. […] posts for the two National Parks we visited (Arches and Canyonlands), and the one BLM hike (Negro Bill Canyon Trail) we did (twice) while in Moab. Moab famous for mountain biking, but we went for some memorable […]

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