Waypoints

1. S : km 0 - alt. 1,226 m - END: UTAH SEGMENT 5: Main St & Center Street. BEGIN: Utah Segment 6 38.57323, -109.55079 Elev 4045 ft From the intersection of Main St (US 191) and E Center St, head east on E Center St. === MOAB All Services Police: (435) 259-8938 Newspaper: The Times-Independent (435) 259-7525 City: (435) 259-5121
2. 2 : km 0.46 - alt. 1,234 m - Grand County Public Library (435) 259-1111 38.57333, -109.54547 Elev 4066 ft
3. 3 : km 0.69 - alt. 1,240 m - Turn right onto South 400 East 38.57319, -109.54294 Elev 4084 ft
4. 4 : km 0.82 - alt. 1,239 m - ACT Campground - from $25/n (435) 355-0355 38.57219, -109.54294 Elev 4092 ft
5. 5 : km 0.96 - alt. 1,239 m - Apache Motel - (435) 259-5727 On Natl Reg of Historic Places. Movie actor John Wayne is said to have stayed here 'weeks at a time.' CATEGORY 4 Climb - Avg 4.8% grade (410ft) for next 1.6 mi. 38.57071, -109.54294 elev 4084 ft
6. 6 : km 1.36 - alt. 1,241 m - Turn left onto Millcreek Drive 38.56725, -109.54289 Elev 4098 ft --- Dave's Corner Market Daily 6-10
7. 7 : km 2.15 - alt. 1,262 m - Continue straight on Sand Flats Rd as Millcreek Dr leaves to the right (S). Here you begin a 2.3-mile climb up to the western trailhead of the Kokopelli Trail. 38.56495, -109.53454 Elev 4158 ft --- LEAVING MOAB ENTERING GRAND COUNTY Sheriff: (435) 259-8115 Newspaper: The Times-Independent (435) 259-7525 NOTE: Camping only allowed in designated areas for next 9.5 miles.
8. 8 : km 4.8 - alt. 1,409 m - Sand Flats RA Entrance gate ENTERING SAND FLATS RECREATION AREA www.facebook.com/sandflats 38.57550, -109.52355 Elevation: 4,614 ft ---- Sand Flats has over 120 campsites, in 9 campgrounds marked 'A' through ‘H’ and Juniper. Campsites cannot be reserved, but are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. In the spring and fall campgrounds are typically full Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and 75% to full other nights. Approximately 30% of the campsites turn over each morning. Your best chance of getting a campsite in the spring and fall is to arrive before 2 pm. Check out facebook.com/sandflats for updates.
9. 9 : km 5.34 - alt. 1,422 m - Sand Flats RA Campground A 38.57597, -109.51951 Elevation: 4,676 ft
10. 10 : km 5.9 - alt. 1,410 m - Sand Flats Campground B to the east. Slickrock Trail Trailhead to the west. Vault toilet. Continue north on Sand Flats Road as you begin the Kokopelli Trail 38.58093, -109.51903 Elevation: 4,634 ft
11. 11 : km 6.54 - alt. 1,435 m - Sand Flats Campground C to the north Sand Flats Campground D to the south 38.58176, -109.51425 Elevation: 4,719 ft
12. 12 : km 7.8 - alt. 1,435 m - Sand Flats Campground E 38.58154, -109.50011 Elevation: 4,733 ft
13. 13 : km 8.27 - alt. 1,450 m - Dispersed Camping? - Some maps indicate this area as a camping site. Update appreciated: john@adtguide.com 38.58244, -109.49501 Elevation: 4,756 ft
14. 14 : km 8.87 - alt. 1,457 m - Sand Flats Campground F to the south. 38.58391, -109.48875 Elevation: 4,781 ft
15. 15 : km 9.26 - alt. 1,454 m - Sand Flats Campground G to the north. There will be plenty of offshoots ahead. You are staying on the main road. 38.58298, -109.48521 Elevation: 4,784 ft
16. 16 : km 11.42 - alt. 1,556 m - CATEGORY 3 Climb - Avg 5.9% grade (606ft) for next 2.0 mi. 38.57788, -109.46540 Elevation: 5,095 ft
17. 17 : km 14.95 - alt. 1,747 m - Sand Flats Juniper Campground to the south 38.58046, -109.42847 Elevation: 5,737 ft
18. 18 : km 16.08 - alt. 1,777 m - Porcupine Rim Trailhead Vault Toilet and water. CAUTION: Stock Tanks here but do NOT drink water without extensive treatment. Continue climbing on the main road (a shelf road cut from the side of a hill) and then a series of switchbacks. 38.58195, -109.41625 Elevation: 5,838 ft
19. 19 : km 17.06 - alt. 1,790 m - CATEGORY 2 Climb - Over the next four miles, you will gain 1555ft - 7.4% average grade. 38.58013, -109.40879 Elevation: 5,900 ft --- LEAVING SAND FLATS RA ENTERING MILL CREEK CANYON WILDERNESS STUDY AREA (BLM)
20. 20 : km 19.39 - alt. 1,987 m - 'Lazy Man's Put-In' - an unmarked path to the north that connects to the Porcupine Trail. Stay to the right on the main road - Sand Flats. 38.58483, -109.38702 Elevation: 6,545 ft
21. 21 : km 21.16 - alt. 2,119 m - The trailhead to Elvis' Hammer or Olympic Torch, the tall rock formation to the southwest. Continue on Sand Flats Rd 38.58121, -109.37163 Elevation: 6,964 ft
22. 22 : km 22.13 - alt. 2,203 m - ENTERING MANTI-LA SAL National Forest (435) 637-2817 https://www.fs.usda.gov/mantilasal Dispersed camping generally allowed anywhere in the National Forest unless posted otherwise. 38.57990, -109.36105 Elevation: 7,239 ft
23. 23 : km 22.41 - alt. 2,218 m - Cattle Grid. The cutoff to LPS trail leaves to the northeast. Continue on Sand Flats Rd 38.57843, -109.35848 Elevation: 7,285 ft
24. 24 : km 23.01 - alt. 2,243 m - Keep right on Sand Flats Road, CR 82 38.57353, -109.35599 Elevation: 7,386 ft
25. 25 : km 24.46 - alt. 2,252 m - CATEGORY 4 Climb - Over the next 1.5mi you will gain 416 feet in altitude - an avg grade of 5.4%
26. 26 : km 24.66 - alt. 2,249 m - Turn left, climbing a small ledge up onto Kokopelli Trail 634/ Forest Rd 4636 38.56464, -109.35200 Elevation: 7,401 ft
27. 27 : km 25.71 - alt. 2,331 m - As you come out of dense brush you are passing an abandoned landing strip on your right. 38.56266, -109.34134 Elevation: 7,676 ft
28. 28 : km 26.96 - alt. 2,371 m - Upper Porcupine Singletrack (UPS) Trail to the left. Continue east on Kokopelli Trail 38.56174, -109.32741 Elevation: 7,783 ft
29. 29 : km 27.82 - alt. 2,384 m - Jerry Stock Mine south of trail - Closed mining claim. 8.55713, -109.32051 Elevation: 7,841 ft
30. 30 : km 28 - alt. 2,398 m - CATEGORY 4 Climb - Avg 7.2% grade for next 1.3mi gaining 493ft. 38.55577, -109.31940 Elevation: 7,870 ft
31. 31 : km 29.9 - alt. 2,537 m - Turn left onto La Sal Loop Road, CR 73 38.54255, -109.31228 Elevation: 8,345 ft
32. 32 : km 30.08 - alt. 2,541 m - Castle Valley Overlook. Fisher Towers, Castle Valley, Castleton Towers, Moab, Colorado River and more. Vault toilet. 38.54330, -109.31009 Elevation: 8,349 ft
33. 33 : km 30.32 - alt. 2,531 m - Bear right to go to Mason Draw Campground. Otherwise continue generally east on Loop Rd. 38.54293, -109.30762 Elevation: 8,318 ft --- Mason Draw Campground offers 5 first come/first serve campsites that are available for $5/night. Contact the Moab Ranger District - 435-259-7155
34. 34 : km 30.54 - alt. 2,518 m - Large Aspen Stand which will be brilliant yellow if passing through in the fall. 38.54346, -109.30523 Elevation: 8,278 ft
35. 35 : km 32.47 - alt. 2,406 m - Miner's Basin intersection. Continue on Loop Rd. 38.54709, -109.29105 Elevation: 7,891 ft
36. 36 : km 35.3 - alt. 2,315 m - Summit. Nothing special here except a great view of Castle Valley and it's finally downhill for a while. 38.57022, -109.29476 Elevation: 7,616 ft
37. 37 : km 39.97 - alt. 1,977 m - At 'T' intersection, turn right onto North End - Taylor Flat Road, CR 85 (small sign under Stop Sign) 38.59561, -109.29032 Elevation: 6,491 ft --- CATEGORY 1 Climb - Gain 2125 feet over the next 5.9mi, Avg grade 6.8%. This is the toughest, longest climb of this segment.
38. 38 : km 40.33 - alt. 1,985 m - Rock Castle Campground to the north. 38.59603, -109.28738 Elevation: 6,530 ft The campground is way back in. Two campsites, but one is very large and can accommodate many hikers/bikers. Pit toilet.
39. 39 : km 40.84 - alt. 2,014 m - Manti-La Sal National Forest sign. 38.59714, -109.28064 Elevation: 6,617 ft
40. 40 : km 42.51 - alt. 2,162 m - Castle Creek - generally reliable water source. 38.59172, -109.26456 Elevation: 7,107 ft
41. 41 : km 48.16 - alt. 2,553 m - Bull Draw CG The campground is just a few yards in. 38.61674, -109.22997 Elevation: 8,405 ft
42. 42 : km 48.25 - alt. 2,560 m - Cattle grid 38.61683, -109.22901 Elevation: 8,422 ft
43. 43 : km 48.72 - alt. 2,595 m - Fisher Point Overlook Vault toilet 10 yards behind the gate are purported to be dinosaur tracks in the rock. 38.61584, -109.22368 Elevation: 8,517 ft CACHE: Hikers note they have cached water behind the vault toilet.
44. 44 : km 49.5 - alt. 2,619 m - Highest Point of this Segment - 8,628ft The hard part is over! 38.60976, -109.22065 Elevation: 8,628 ft
45. 45 : km 50.1 - alt. 2,593 m - Best overlook of the segment! 38.60872, -109.21593 Elevation: 8,500 ft
46. 46 : km 52.39 - alt. 2,454 m - Turn left onto Polar Mesa Road, Forest Road 33, CR 101 38.61183, -109.19566 Elevation: 8,042 ft
47. 47 : km 52.96 - alt. 2,390 m - A small bridge here with reliable water flowing beneath. 38.61155, -109.18954 Elevation: 7,844 ft --- CATEGORY 4 Climb - 6.7% grade for next 0.8mi gaining 275 feet.
48. 48 : km 55.69 - alt. 2,475 m - Dispersed camping Trail reports indicate this is a good area for dispersed camping on small roads off the trail. 38.62197, -109.17249 Elevation: 8,146 ft
49. 49 : km 59.19 - alt. 2,298 m - Turn left onto Hideout Road, FR 4605, CR 99001 If you pass over a cattle grid, you've gone too far. 38.64481, -109.15760 Elevation: 7,559 ft
50. 50 : km 61.95 - alt. 2,181 m - Leaving Manti-La Sal National Forest 38.66633, -109.16294 Elevation: 7,171 ft --- ENTERING GRAND COUNTY Sheriff: (435) 259-8115 Newspaper: The Times-Independent (435) 259-7525
51. 51 : km 64.07 - alt. 2,047 m - Keep left onto Hideout Road to stay on Kokopelli Trail. 38.68394, -109.16914 Elevation: 6,716 ft OPTIONAL: If heights aren't your thing, or the weather is making the road unsafe, continue straight to bypass a section of the road that follows the edge of a cliff. You will reconnect with the trail in 0.62mi. To be honest, this route takes you to an edge of a cliff too, but the dropoff is not nearly as far as the main route.
52. 52 : km 65.6 - alt. 1,967 m - END OF OPTIONAL DETOUR. Continue descent around Cowhead Hill. 38.69259, -109.17021 Elevation: 6,460 ft
53. 53 : km 73.92 - alt. 1,683 m - Hideout Campground After fording a generally reliable creek, the campground is up the road on the left. The water source, a spring, is east of the campsite. 38.69266, -109.19128 Elevation: 5,547 ft --- CATEGORY 4 Climb - Next 1.1mi up to a saddle. Avg grade 7.2% gaining 449ft.
54. 54 : km 76.74 - alt. 1,758 m - Turn sharp right onto Onion Creek Road, CR 100. This road cuts through the Taylor Livestock Ranch (private property) for the next half mile. Be respectful. No camping, littering, etc. 38.67696, -109.21164 Elevation: 5,788 ft
55. 55 : km 78.29 - alt. 1,713 m - Fisher Creek - seasonally reliable water source. You're back on public land so fill up if available. 38.68814, -109.22030 Elevation: 5,647 ft
56. 56 : km 78.35 - alt. 1,713 m - Turn right onto Rose Garden Hill Trail 38.68885, -109.22052 Elevation: 5,646 ft
57. 57 : km 79.03 - alt. 1,707 m - To reach a hidden campsite under Mesa, turn right and follow the dirt road east for .3 mi. 38.69360, -109.21630 Elevation: 5,607 ft Campsite: 38.69345, -109.21084 Elevation: 5,606 ft
58. 58 : km 81.63 - alt. 1,697 m - At 'Y' intersection, turn left to stay on Rose Garden Hill Trail 38.71087, -109.20061 Elevation: 5,601 ft
59. 59 : km 81.99 - alt. 1,695 m - At 'Y' with a faint 2-track, stay to the left. 38.71241, -109.19723 Elevation: 5,584 ft
60. 60 : km 83.44 - alt. 1,596 m - Welcome to Rose Garden Hill! It is okay to look up and say, 'You've gotta be kidding.' Stay left for less (but not much less) rocky a path on the way up. This is the Steepest incline in this section. A 32.2% average grade. Have fun! 38.71938, -109.18509 Elevation: 5,245 ft
61. 61 : km 83.78 - alt. 1,677 m - Steepest downhill in this segment. -25.6% descent. Be careful. 38.72065, -109.18148 Elevation: 5,520 ft
62. 62 : km 85.71 - alt. 1,653 m - The trail turns sharply to the west. 38.72982, -109.16733 Elevation: 5,428 ft --- CATEGORY 3 Climb: 7.6% climb for the next 2.4 miles, gaining 961 feet.
63. 63 : km 87.78 - alt. 1,824 m - At an intersection, continue west southwest. 38.72827, -109.18696 Elevation: 5,993 ft
64. 64 : km 88.95 - alt. 1,925 m - Keep right onto Rose Garden Hill Trail / Top of the World Rd 38.72600, -109.19946 Elevation: 6,321 ft
65. 65 : km 89.16 - alt. 1,926 m - At intersection, continue straight on Rose Garden Hill Trail/Top of the World Rd. 38.72685, -109.20156 Elevation: 6,327 ft
66. 66 : km 90.39 - alt. 1,919 m - A track joins from the left, continue straight. 38.73006, -109.21158 Elevation: 6,289 ft
67. 67 : km 95.36 - alt. 1,499 m - Turn left - yes - more rocks! But at least downhill, amiright? 38.76405, -109.22194 Elevation: 4,951 ft
68. 68 : km 96.75 - alt. 1,441 m - Seasonal stream here 38.76411, -109.23121 Elevation: 4,719 ft
69. 69 : km 98.96 - alt. 1,537 m - The trail joins Shura Rd which comes in from the right (east). Continue west. 38.77063, -109.24988 Elevation: 5,054 ft Top of the World leaves to the south.
70. 70 : km 101.66 - alt. 1,437 m - Cowskin Campground, a BLM campsite. 38.78513, -109.26372 Elevation: 4,721 ft
71. 71 : km 107.34 - alt. 1,260 m - Restroom 38.81083, -109.30391 Elevation: 4,121 ft
72. 72 : km 107.44 - alt. 1,259 m - Turn right onto UT 128 and cross Dewey Bridge over the Colorado River. The Dewey Bridge Recreation Site and campground is to the left. $20/n 38.81094, -109.30516 Elevation: 4,125 ft
73. 73 : km 107.79 - alt. 1,260 m - Continue on paved UT 128 as Kokopelli Trail leaves to the northeast on a dirt track. --- This is one of the rare times the American Discovery Trail bypasses a section of an affiliate trail. This bypass trims 9.9mi off the KPT by skipping the Yellow Jacket Canyon section. Instead, we follow UT 128 for four miles to rejoin the KTP. 38.81338, -109.30283 Elevation: 4,135 ft
74. 74 : km 114.6 - alt. 1,258 m - Kokopelli Trail rejoins from the southwest on Old Draw Rd. Continue north on UT128. 38.86006, -109.29415 Elevation: 4,146 ft
75. 75 : km 115.19 - alt. 1,260 m - After crossing bridge over a wash, take the second right, heading east on a dirt track. 38.86533, -109.29486 Elevation: 4,143 ft
76. 76 : km 118.35 - alt. 1,257 m - Continue northeast. --- The track here leading to the southeast takes you to a boat ramp on the Colorado River in 275 yards. Strain and filter all water from the river. 38.87406, -109.26974 Elevation: 4,141 ft
77. 77 : km 121.33 - alt. 1,259 m - The trail turns north, leaving the Colorado River. The track becomes rougher and rockier. 38.89454, -109.25299 Elevation: 4,155 ft
78. 78 : km 126.47 - alt. 1,303 m - Bear right (east) as a two-track joins from the left (west). 38.92795, -109.26986 Elevation: 4,291 ft
79. 79 : km 127.53 - alt. 1,288 m - Turn left onto Fish Ford Rd 38.93564, -109.26416 Elevation: 4,234 ft --- Turn right and go 1.3mi for Fish Ford Recreation Site Campground on the banks of the Colorado River. A BLM campsite.
80. 80 : km 129.77 - alt. 1,313 m - Turn sharp right on Cisco Boat Launch Road. 38.95065, -109.27508 Elevation: 4,321 ft
81. 81 : km 132.57 - alt. 1,269 m - Just prior to the Cisco Boat Launch, the KPT trail turns left (north) on BLM 179/Agate Road, a dirt track. 38.96897, -109.25531 Elevation: 4,179 ft
82. 82 : km 134.9 - alt. 1,320 m - Hiker reports a great overlook at this spot. 38.98592, -109.24675 Elevation: 4,337 ft
83. 83 : km 135.76 - alt. 1,332 m - See those power lines to your left? We're going to follow them and the main track you are on for the next several miles. They are a good reference to keep you on the trail. 38.99249, -109.24547 Elevation: 4,366 ft
84. 84 : km 141.66 - alt. 1,352 m - At 'Y' keep right 39.03032, -109.21067 Elevation: 4,441 ft
85. 85 : km 143.26 - alt. 1,337 m - Water flows across trail at this point, occasionally. 39.04123, -109.19964 Elevation: 4,397 ft
86. 86 : km 144.03 - alt. 1,355 m - Powerlines cross the road. You will now be keeping those powerlines in sight on your right as you head northeast. 39.04527, -109.19347 Elevation: 4,472 ft
87. 87 : km 145.49 - alt. 1,376 m - Powerlines cross the road. Continue northeast on the main track with the powerlines staying in sight on your left. 39.05383, -109.18146 Elevation: 4,525 ft
88. 88 : km 146.45 - alt. 1,401 m - Powerlines cross the road. Continue northeast on the main track with the powerlines staying in sight on your right. 39.05930, -109.17399 Elevation: 4,599 ft
89. 89 : km 147.41 - alt. 1,416 m - Powerlines cross the road. Continue northeast on the main track with the powerlines staying in sight on your left. 39.06563, -109.16790 Elevation: 4,663 ft
90. 90 : km 147.73 - alt. 1,410 m - Telephone pole Powerlines cross the road once again and will now be in sight on your right. 39.06819, -109.16672 Elevation: 4,647 ft
91. 91 : km 148.18 - alt. 1,390 m - Powerlines cross the road at a wash, Continue on the main track as the powerlines are in sight, first overhead, and then to your left. 39.07183, -109.16500 Elevation: 4,580 ft
92. 92 : km 148.65 - alt. 1,376 m - As a faint track leaves to the north, stay on the main track as it now bends to the right and heads generally east. 39.07532, -109.16225 Elevation: 4,529 ft
93. 93 : km 150.18 - alt. 1,353 m - A track joins from the left (west). Continue east on the main track. 39.07301, -109.14623 Elevation: 4,433 ft
94. 94 : km 150.87 - alt. 1,343 m - Track joins from the south. 39.07432, -109.13872 Elevation: 4,429 ft
95. 95 : km 152.34 - alt. 1,322 m - Westwater Creek. Seasonal water flow 39.08094, -109.12441 Elevation: 4,342 ft
96. 96 : km 152.37 - alt. 1,321 m - Turn left on paved Westwater Road/BLM 191 and head under the Denver and Rio Grande Western train trestle. 39.08122, -109.12428 Elevation: 4,344 ft --- CAMPING: Turn right on BL 191 to Westwater Ranger Station and campground in 1.5mi. $20/n, water.
97. 97 : km 155.72 - alt. 1,338 m - Keep right onto Harley Dome Road/BLM 192 39.10448, -109.14498 Elevation: 4,397 ft
98. 98 : km 157.91 - alt. 1,381 m - At KPT marker, turn right leaving paved road and onto single dirt track heading northeast. 39.12251, -109.14411 Elevation: 4,534 ft
99. 99 : km 158.19 - alt. 1,380 m - Turn right to join Kokopelli Trail 39.12328, -109.14113 Elevation: 4,540 ft
100. 100 : km 159.06 - alt. 1,428 m - Keep left onto Kokopelli at the intersection with Arch Junction Trail - access to the Western Rim and Overlook trails. 39.12010, -109.13223 Elevation: 4,679 ft
101. 101 : km 161.16 - alt. 1,503 m - Keep left on KPT. Bitter Creek Campsite to right about 1 mile in. Amazing views, pit toilet. 39.13072, -109.11754 Elevation: 4,938 ft
102. 102 : km 165.13 - alt. 1,509 m - Campsite on right, No services. Called 'Camp One' on some maps. 39.15714, -109.11944 Elevation: 4,951 ft
103. 103 : km 165.63 - alt. 1,516 m - At fork, bear right on Kokopelli 39.16092, -109.11618 Elevation: 4,981 ft
104. 104 : km 166 - alt. 1,526 m - Turn left on Kokopelli. Begin short, steep descent of Bitter Creek Mesa. You will lose about 400 feet in a 1/4mi. Overlook Campsite 0.3mi to the right. 39.16023, -109.11215 Elevation: 5,000 ft
105. 105 : km 167.3 - alt. 1,399 m - Turn right on Kokopelli at the intersection with Zion Curtain trail. 39.16507, -109.10577 Elevation: 4,590 ft
106. 106 : km 168.44 - alt. 1,370 m - Occasionally there is water flowing down the Mesa across the trail here and into Bitter Creek. 39.15637, -109.10300 Elevation: 4,508 ft
107. 107 : km 173.17 - alt. 1,400 m - At fork, keep left on Kokopelli 39.13113, -109.08417 Elevation: 4,587 ft
108. 108 : km 173.36 - alt. 1,403 m - Turn left onto Kokopelli 39.13079, -109.08215 Elevation: 4,611 ft
109. 109 : km 173.85 - alt. 1,414 m - Unmarked side trail here leaving to the south. Stay straight. 39.13239, -109.07793 Elevation: 4,637 ft
110. 110 : km 174.32 - alt. 1,419 m - Overlook at a dry wash. You can see the Western Rim Trail below. 39.13546, -109.07655 Elevation: 4,664 ft
111. 111 : km 176.56 - alt. 1,483 m - Head east 39.13768, -109.06001 Elevation: 4,858 ft CAUTION: This area can get confusing as it looks like you landed in a sandbox. The trail is almost due east and quickly soon will resemble itself again. Use GPS to head to the next waypoint.
112. 112 : km 176.74 - alt. 1,490 m - Rejoin the KPT heading to the northeast. 39.13805, -109.05838 Elevation: 4,885 ft
113. E : km 177.69 - alt. 1,465 m - END Utah Segment 6 at Utah/Colorado State Line. BEGIN Colorado Segment 1. Continue to the northeast on KPT 39.14264, -109.05117 Elevation: 4,817 ft END Utah Segment 6 at Utah/Colorado State Line. BEGIN Colorado Segment 1. continue to the northeast on KPT --- ENTERING MESA COUNTY Sheriff: (970) 244-3500 Newspaper: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

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