Moab Maiden | Kane Creek

Hiking Moab Maiden - Kane Creek Hiking Moab Maiden

Kane Creek

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Sun A chance of rain showers between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
82° | 52°
Mon Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
63° | 45°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 69.
69° | 40°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 77.
77° | 43°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 81.
81° | 48°
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RATING: Easy Hiking
SEASON: Any, hot in the summer.
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None.
Sun A chance of rain showers between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
82° | 52°
Mon Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
63° | 45°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 69.
69° | 40°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 77.
77° | 43°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 81.
81° | 48°
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hikerock artdog friendlyfamily friendlybeginneraccess: paved
Small panel overlooking the Colorado River in Kane Creek
Small panel overlooking the Colorado River in Kane Creek

Tucked on a lofty perch above Kane Creek, the Moab Maiden is one of those rock art panels I would love to know the artist's inspiration and intentions. Was this, as has been named in modern times, a maiden? Was the artist a shunned lover? Or perhaps this was an artistic gift while courting? Perhaps mere doodling? The story is lost in time!

The panel is an interesting one. With a couple of old pit houses, a granary, and a second small panel, this outing is an easy way to spend a few hours. I recommend packing a lunch and picnicking at the Moab Maiden panel proper. It has stunning, sunny views that make for a perfect place to enjoy a lunch, panel, and views.

Note: The route described goes on the Jackson Trail. This is my recommended route as it is the shortest and uses the most well-used trail (minimizing impacts). The first section of this trail can flood if the Colorado River is running high, which is generally late Spring. If the trail is flooded, you CAN go up to the Amasa Back trailhead and work north from there on lesser used trails.
The lovely Kane Creek views along the way.
The lovely Kane Creek views along the way.

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