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3.8 miles
Distance
430 ft
Climb
-915 ft
Descent
02:17:30
Avg time
-483 ft
Altitude change
4,356 ft
Altitude min
4,841 ft
Altitude max
4,841 ft
Altitude start
4,358 ft
Altitude end
-2.423%
Grade
-78.884%
Grade max
61.396%
Grade min
4,338 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,858 ft
Distance flat
02:17:30
Avg time
Professor Creek Details
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Riding AreaLa Sal Mountains
Moab, Utah -
AKAMary Jane Canyon
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Local Popularity90 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#37913 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
This hike also called Mary Jane Canyon (Slot) is way cooler than the Sylvester Trail next door. This is a little bit of a slot canyon hike up a flowing stream. Some sections you will have to wade through the water, and there is water all year around. The rock walls are pretty wide most the time but get pretty narrow near the end.
This is an out-n-back trail because it ends at a big boulder with water flowing over, kind of of a small waterfall. The walls are steep and it's just open desert above. Most everyone gets to the waterfall and turns around.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to professor-creek trailhead
(38.658040, -109.319850)
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- Sylvester Trail 4 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Professor Creek
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Where is Professor Creek located?
Professor Creek is located in La Sal Mountains, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the La Sal Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.65804, -109.31985.
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How hard is Professor Creek?
Professor Creek is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.423%.
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What is the elevation gain for Professor Creek?
Professor Creek has 430 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 915 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,356 ft to 4,841 ft.
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Is Professor Creek a point to point trail?
Professor Creek is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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