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Alcove Spring

Near Thracian Mare
Inside Canyonlands National Park
1,583 ft of climbing

5.6 mi one way · 1,583 ft climb · 5,686 ft high point · Moderate

In Canyonlands National Park · Utah · National Park Service

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About this hike

Alcove Spring extends 5.6 miles through Canyonlands National Park, gaining 1,583 feet.

Elevation

1,583 ft of gain and 127 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

6.6 mi from the trailhead
Island in the Sky (Willow Flat) Campground
Campground · Utah

More hikes nearby

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Thracian MareNearby · 0.1 mi in
MosesNearby · 0.1 mi in
ZeusNearby · 0.1 mi in
ViewpointNearby · 5.2 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 5.6 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,583 ft
Descent: 127 ft
High point: 5,686 ft
Low point: 4,210 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: National Park Service
State: Utah
Camps within 15 mi: 7
Trailhead: 38.4751° N · 109.9191° W

Get directions Open the map

6.6 mi from the trailhead

Island in the Sky (Willow Flat) Campground

Campground

9.0 mi from the trailhead

Cowboy Camp Campground

Campground

6 mi from you

Aztec Butte

Summits Aztec Butte
Inside Canyonlands National Park
Camp 1 mi away

0.8 mi of trails · 190 ft climb · Moderate

Canyonlands National Park · Camp 1 mi away

Confluence Overlook

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Canyonlands National Park
Camp 2 mi away

4.5 mi of trails · 889 ft climb · Moderate

Canyonlands National Park · Camp 2 mi away

Syncline Loop

Summits Upheaval Point
Inside Canyonlands National Park
1,773 ft of climbing

8.0 mi loop · 1,773 ft climb · Moderate

Canyonlands National Park · Camp 4 mi away

Upheaval Crater Spur

Summits Upheaval Dome
Inside Canyonlands National Park
Camp 4 mi away

2.2 mi one way · 686 ft climb · Moderate

Canyonlands National Park · Camp 4 mi away

The Plug Route

Summits Lizard Rock
Inside Canyonlands National Park
1,711 ft of climbing

3.6 mi one way · 1,711 ft climb · Moderate

Canyonlands National Park · Camp 11 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sun78°55°Sunny
Mon81°59°Mostly Sunny
Tue80°57°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed77°59°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu79°60°Mostly Sunny
Fri77°59°Chance Rain Showers
Sat79°Chance Rain Showers

Sun: Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph NNW

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