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1.17 miles
Elevation Gain
69 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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Added by Prajit Ravindran
The Sand Caves of Kanab are huge caves located right off Highway 89. This is a great spot to relax and take pictures. The best time to hike is 1-2 hours before sunset when the caves are lit up nicely.
To get to this cave, drive north of Kanab on Highway 89. Just after you pass Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, you will see these caves on the right. To hike to the caves, try accessing the trail from as far to the left as possible. The hike isn't strenuous or tricky in that case.
The other thing to look out for is that if you see Moqui Cave, which is a cave turned exhibit, on the right, then you have gone too far. The caves on here are right between Moqui Cave and the turn off for Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Zach L
3/31/2023
Graffiti Cave
This is a cool little spot to explore, just be cautious finding a route up the sandstone to get to it. The sandstone has ...
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Matalyn Dart
11/7/2022
Cave Bungalow
Quick, easy, walk. In addition to easy access from the highway. I would have liked to do this at sunset though.
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DJ Tone Bone
8/4/2022
Kanab Caves
Fun, accessible, and thought-provoking
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Derek Tice
3/14/2017
Nice Leg Stretch
If your on Highway 89, this is a nice short breather from driving. Getting up to the caves is easier the farther left you ...
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Will Cebron
11/27/2016
Easy Side Trip from Kanab
These caves are about halfway between the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Moqui Cave. If you're headed toward Moqui Cave from BFAS, they'll ...
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Katina Curtis
3/27/2016
Great side trip
This was a wonderful short hike just outside of Kanab that we wouldn't have known about without The Outbound. Caves were much more impressive ...
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