Kanab City Trail, Cliffs Trail, and Toms Canyon Loop

The entire loop is approximately 13.3 kilometers (8.3 miles) long. Komoot estimates the average hiking time to be around 4 hours, but this can vary based on your pace, stops for photos, and the specific conditions of the trail sections.

The overall loop is rated as moderate. While sections like the Cliffs Trail involve a steep, rugged climb with scrambling and route-finding, the Kanab City Trail (Squaw Trail) is generally easy to moderate, and Toms Canyon is considered an easy, nearly flat ramble. The combined experience offers varied challenges.

Parking is generally available near the start of the Kanab City Trail (Squaw Trail), which is accessible near the end of a neighborhood in Kanab. Specific parking areas for the Cliffs Trail or Toms Canyon Loop can also be found, often at designated trailheads within Kanab.

Yes, the trail is generally dog-friendly. The Kanab City Trail and Toms Canyon Loop are specifically noted as pet-friendly. Always ensure your dog is on a leash and that you pack out any waste.

Spring and fall are ideal for hiking this loop, offering pleasant temperatures and often vibrant wildflowers in spring or colorful foliage in fall. Summer can be very hot, especially on exposed sections like the Cliffs Trail, so an early start is recommended. Winter can be beautiful but requires caution due to potentially slippery clay soil in Toms Canyon if wet or snowy.

No, permits or entrance fees are generally not required to hike the Kanab City Trail, Cliffs Trail, and Toms Canyon Loop. These trails are publicly accessible.

The loop offers diverse terrain. You'll encounter rock scrambling, flat spots, and inclines on the Kanab City Trail; a steep, rugged red rock climb with sandy desert sections on the Cliffs Trail; and a gentle ramble through sagebrush, dry washes, and clay-based paths in Toms Canyon.

Highlights include stunning views over Kanab from the Kanab City Trail and panoramic vistas of the surrounding cliffs and canyons from the top of the Vermilion Cliffs. You'll pass K-Hill, Kanab View & Radio Towers, and the Kanab View Boulder. In Toms Canyon, the scenic Weeping Rock with its dripping waterfall is a notable destination.

Yes, the route is a combination of several interconnected paths. It officially passes through sections of the Toms Canyon Trail, Squaw Trail, Hog Point Trail, Cliffs Trail, and Weeping Rock Trail.

Given the varied terrain and potential for sun exposure, it's recommended to bring plenty of water, sturdy hiking shoes with good grip, sun protection (hat, sunscreen), and snacks. A map or GPS device is also advisable, especially for the Cliffs Trail section where route-finding skills can be helpful.

The Kanab City Trail and Toms Canyon sections are generally suitable for families and beginners, with Toms Canyon being an easy, worthwhile hike. However, the Cliffs Trail segment involves a steep, rugged climb and scrambling, which might be challenging for very young children or those new to hiking. Consider hiking only the easier sections if you're with beginners or young children.