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Moqui Caverns -
Inside Moqui caverns looking out of the caves

Moqui Caverns

1 Comment / Southern Utah / By
  • 1/4 mile out and back; 1 hour
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Child Carrier: no
  • None
  • Kanab
  • Beautiful caverns
  • Involves some scrambling
Moqui caverns from the outside

Moqui Caverns is a magical set of man-made caves that you can see from the highway just north of Kanab. Don’t get them confused with Moqui Cave, an expensive museum and gift shop. These caverns are free and a beautiful addition to your trip to Kanab. 

What to expect at the trailhead

Parking is in a small dirt pull off on the west side of the road. The caverns are on the east side of the road. There are no restrooms and no amenities. 

What to expect along the trail

You can expect a moderately trafficked trail as this is increasing in popularity. 

Young boy scrambling up the sandstone rocks
Father helping young girl up the sandstone rocks

There really is no trail.  You will make your way towards the mountain to the left of the caverns. This does require some scrambling up the rocks. Shoes with good traction is a must as the sandstone is slippery. Simply, zig zag up then over to the caverns. 

Two children sitting at the top of the rocks, resting before heading over to the caverns

Warning

The caves have drop offs so please watch your children closely.

What to do

This is a fun place to explore. Bring some sand toys for the kiddos and let them explore through small arches and find their way to the deepest darkest part of the caverns.

This is a fantastic place for photos! It does get busy so you may need to be patient as others are trying to get that perfect shot. 

Small cave inside the caverns
Small child playing through the cave.
close up of lines in the sandstone
inside Moqui caverns
Child climbing by small trickle of water coming down sandstone.

Bonus!

Be sure and check out the small waterfall that is right there at the parking lot. It is just a small trickle of water, but a neat spot to explore for a minute.

How to get here

Moqui Caverns is located 6 miles north of Kanab on hwy 89. You can spot the caverns up on the east side of the road on the mountain between Moqui Cave (the museum) and the animal sanctuary.

Happy Trails

Moqui Caverns is a set of man made beautiful caves for you and your children to explore! Increasing in popularity (for good reason) so be patient as you are climbing the slippery sandstone to get there.

Read our guides for more kid friendly places to visit in Kanab that you can get to in a sedan here

Happy trails to Moqui Caverns until we meet again! 

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