
Cliffhanger is a Moab-area trail or scenic route with technical terrain and a difficult difficulty profile.
Difficult
Half Day
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Cliffhanger is included in Portal's master trail database for current tours, future route planning, Trail Explorer content, SEO pages, and the future AI trip builder. This record should be reviewed and refined before being used as final public trail guidance.
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A viewpoint into the large abandoned river meander below Amasa Back.
A broad sandstone overlook toward the Colorado River, Behind the Rocks, and Kane Creek.
A narrow exposed shelf above Jackson Hole and the Colorado River corridor.
A major rock ledge near the beginning that immediately establishes the trail’s difficulty.
You want classic Moab slickrock, views, dramatic terrain, and a memorable first trail.
You are highly nervous with steep-looking terrain or prefer a very mild scenic route.
Recommend only for experienced drivers.
Cliffhanger is a Moab-area trail or scenic route with technical terrain and a difficult difficulty profile.
Bring your own capable Jeep and follow Portal's guide line with calm coaching.
Tell Portal who is coming, how much intensity sounds right, and what kind of day you want. We can point you toward the best route before you book.