Hike Grandstaff Canyon to Morning Glory
HikingModerateSpringSummerFall
Follow a perennial stream through a lush canyon that stays cool even in late summer, ending at a massive 243-foot natural bridge.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for a 4-mile round trip hike that typically takes between 2 to 3 hours depending on your pace.
- 2Arrive at the trailhead parking lot along Highway 128 before 8:00 AM, as the small lot fills quickly on weekends.
- 3Wear water-friendly sandals or waterproof boots because you will cross the shallow perennial stream multiple times.
- 4Pack at least two liters of water and salty snacks, even though the canyon is shaded and feels cooler than the open desert.
- 5Do not touch the shiny three-leaf plants near the water, as poison ivy grows abundantly throughout this specific canyon.
- 6Bring a camera with a wide-angle lens to capture the full 243-foot span of the Morning Glory Natural Bridge at the trail's end.
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