U.S. Federal Shutdown Information

U.S. Federal Shutdown Information

At this time, Arches, Canyonlands, and Utah’s national parks and federal lands remain accessible, though services are limited. Learn more.

» Arches timed entry reservations are not in effect. The Arches visitor center is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Canyonlands visitor centers at Island in the Sky and the Needles are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
» Entrance fees are not being collected. Campground and permit fees remain in effect.
» Visitor centers at Natural Bridges and Hovenweep are closed. Visitors needing backcountry permits should visit recreation.gov.
» Ranger-led programs are not being offered at this time.
» Roads, trails, campgrounds, trash collection, toilets, and emergency response remain open.

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Fisher Towers Trail

Hiking with pets
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.2 ml
Duration
4 hr
Ascent
833 ft
Descent
225 ft
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Highlights:
Close up views of the Fisher Towers and Onion Creek area. Distant views include the Colorado River, Castle Valley,Fisher Mesa, and the Book Cliffs.

Description:
From the parking lot (please sign in at register box), the trail goes down a short set of steps and then runs to the left out onto a small slickrock ridge. Follow the ridge away from the main cliffs until just after it narrows and then go left down into the ravine through a small cut on the left side of the ridge. From the bottom of the ravine, the trail heads steeply up and then begins to wind directly beneath the Fisher Towers. After swinging around the largest tower, The Titan, the trail ascends and ends on a ridge with a panoramic view. The
Fisher Towers are composed of Moenkopi and Cutler sandstones and have eroded into many fantastical shapes. Climbers occasionally scale these mudstone towers. (Be cautious of hiking directly below a climber!) Note: This trail has a western exposure and can be exceptionally hot on summer afternoons. Mountain bikes are not allowed on this trail. Off SR 128. At 21 miles east of the SR 128/US Highway 191 junction, turn right and go 2.2 miles on an improved dirt road to a parking lot.