The Monitor and Merrimac Viewpoint at Monitor and Merrimac Trailhead near Moab, Utah is an easy 0.2-mile out-and-back walk that leads to a beautiful viewpoint of the Monitor and Merrimac buttes.
This very short hike begins at the main trailhead and follows the loosely-defined dirt path as it traverses the top of a desert mesa to reach a cliff edge viewpoint of the large buttes named Monitor and Merrimac.
Universal Access
This trail should be considered universally-accessible for the first ~50-feet as the trail follows a paved pathway that leads to an information kiosk. From the information kiosk, visitors will get a view of the Monitor and Merrimac buttes. The trail beyond the paved section is not universally accessible.
Parking
Visitors will find a very large parking lot at the coordinates provided, large enough to fit over a dozen vehicles.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Warnings
Sun exposure: This trail has very little shade and no water sources. Pack-in all water and wear sun screen and a hat to protect against sun exposure. It's smart to hike either in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the intense desert sun.
No water: This trail has no water sources so you must pack-in all water. A general rule of thumb in the desert is 1 gallon of water per person per day.
Rattlesnakes: This is rattlesnake territory, so be on the lookout and give any rattlers you find plenty of space.
This very short hike begins at the main trailhead and follows the loosely-defined dirt path as it traverses the top of a desert mesa to reach a cliff edge viewpoint of the large buttes named Monitor and Merrimac.
Universal Access
This trail should be considered universally-accessible for the first ~50-feet as the trail follows a paved pathway that leads to an information kiosk. From the information kiosk, visitors will get a view of the Monitor and Merrimac buttes. The trail beyond the paved section is not universally accessible.
Parking
Visitors will find a very large parking lot at the coordinates provided, large enough to fit over a dozen vehicles.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Warnings
Sun exposure: This trail has very little shade and no water sources. Pack-in all water and wear sun screen and a hat to protect against sun exposure. It's smart to hike either in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the intense desert sun.
No water: This trail has no water sources so you must pack-in all water. A general rule of thumb in the desert is 1 gallon of water per person per day.
Rattlesnakes: This is rattlesnake territory, so be on the lookout and give any rattlers you find plenty of space.
