Hike Fisher Towers in Moab, Utah

We have been to Moab about a dozen times but we have never ventured east of Moab. We quickly realized that we have been missing out on quite a few of the best hikes that Moab has to offer. We had just finished Mary Jane a few days before and decided on a hike that would showcase the local landscape the best. Fisher Towers was just the one. This one might not be entirely dog friendly and not the greatest on a rainy day but there is a little adventure in a ladder, rock scrambling and finding the trail by little arrows left around. It’s a quick one, but well worth it!

Hike Fisher Tower Trails in Moab, Utah

There is boondocking at the state park campgrounds in the area. The best part about this hike is that there is a small state park campground right at the trailhead (for a small fee and it goes directly to the state parks). There is a moderately sized parking lot with vault toilets for day trippers.

This hike is considered easy, but after about a mile and a half there is a ladder. There is also a small amount of rock climbing and scrambling. On a hot day it is fully exposed and on a rainy day, it is slippery and there is minor flooding along the trail.

Miles: 4.6 ♦ Elevation Gain: 1,100′ ♦ Trail Type: Out and Back ♦ Trail Level: Easy to Moderate

The trailhead can be a bit difficult to follow so be on the look out for the arrows.

Just after a mile and a half is the ladder. I mentioned it wasn’t as dog friendly and this is the spot, but depending on the dog, this might not be an issue, especially if you have done Corona Arch.

The entire hike provided dramatic views of the amazing rock formations in the area. There really is no other place like southern Utah. I am amazed each time that some of the rocks are still upright. This is the hike. There really isn’t a destination, just stunning landscapes and a bit of adventure to get the heart pumping and the appetite at full swing to enjoy one of the many places in town.

Camping at the Trailhead

Two parking lots or a campground with 5-10 spots. I couldn’t really tell if some of them were spots or not and some had a parking spot for a car and you had to walk into the area for tents. Very small and made for tent campers but 22′ B+ did fine. Nothing is level for the parking part. Tent areas were better. You can access the vault toilet in the parking lot, but no other amenities are available. As mentioned, there is a small fee but it goes directly to the state parks. This was well kept and there was no trash. So please remember to practice Leave no Trace.