Last updated: October 10, 2024
Place
Ruple Point Trail
NPS Photo/Dan Johnson
Quick Facts
Amenities
2 listed
Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead
For most of its length, Ruple Point Trail crosses a rolling terrain filled with sagebrush and juniper. Near the end of the trail, a short descent rewards hikers with a breathtaking views of Split Mountain Canyon and the Green River 2,500 feet (762 meters) below.
Length: 4.1 miles one way / 9.2 mile round trip. Not a loop.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate to difficult. Trail may be difficult to follow in some areas.
Trailhead Location: Island Park Overlook on the Harpers Corner Road, 27 miles north of the Canyon Visitor Center. (Note: while the trail itself lies within Utah, it can only be accessed from the Colorado side of the monument.)
Your Safety: Be prepared for desert hiking. Take a hat, sunscreen, and water. Let someone know where you are going, and when to expect you back. Wear comfortable shoes, such as hiking or athletic shoes. There is very little shade except at the very end of the trail. The trail is hard to follow as you descend at the end. Use caution around the cliffs at the end of the trail. This is mountain lion and black bear country. Keep small children close.
Rules and Regulations:
Length: 4.1 miles one way / 9.2 mile round trip. Not a loop.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate to difficult. Trail may be difficult to follow in some areas.
Trailhead Location: Island Park Overlook on the Harpers Corner Road, 27 miles north of the Canyon Visitor Center. (Note: while the trail itself lies within Utah, it can only be accessed from the Colorado side of the monument.)
Your Safety: Be prepared for desert hiking. Take a hat, sunscreen, and water. Let someone know where you are going, and when to expect you back. Wear comfortable shoes, such as hiking or athletic shoes. There is very little shade except at the very end of the trail. The trail is hard to follow as you descend at the end. Use caution around the cliffs at the end of the trail. This is mountain lion and black bear country. Keep small children close.
Rules and Regulations:
- Pets are not allowed on this trail or in the backcountry.
- Carry out all trash.
- Collecting artifacts, fossils, plants, antlers, rocks, or other objects is prohibited.
- Do not feed or approach wildlife.
- Biking is not permitted on this trail.