Drive out toward Castle Valley, and eventually the landscape does something dramatic.

Stone spires start to rise from the earth—tall, twisted, impossibly thin in places. It feels like a skyline built by wind and time instead of steel and glass.

That is Fisher Towers.

Fisher Towers Cabin is for travelers who love the feeling of walking toward something otherworldly—towering cliffs, narrow fins, and spires that catch the last light of day like they were built for it.

Fisher Towers: Moab’s Stone Cathedral

Fisher Towers sits east of Moab along Highway 128, in the same corridor that leads toward Castle Valley. The main trail takes you along the base of enormous mudstone and sandstone towers, with views that only get better the farther you go.

On the way, you will see:

Huge, vertical spires rising straight from the desert floor
Layers of red and purple rock stacked into surreal formations
The La Sal Mountains floating in the distance behind the towers
Rock climbers sometimes inching their way up impossibly steep faces

It feels both intimate and enormous at the same time.

Fisher Towers Visit Guide: Trail Details & Tips

The Fisher Towers Trail is the classic way to experience the area.

Trail Stats:

Distance: ~4.0–5.0 miles round trip, depending on turnaround point
Elevation gain: Moderate, with ups and downs
Difficulty: Moderate—some exposure, uneven terrain, and minor scrambling
Time: 3–4 hours, more if you stop often (you will)

What to Expect:

A well-used but sometimes rugged trail
Sections with steps, narrow ledges, and short scrambly bits
Huge views of towers, Castle Valley, and the La Sals
Little shade—this is full sun hiking, especially mid-day

Best Times to Visit:

Morning: Cooler temps, quieter trail, soft side light
Late afternoon to sunset: Prime time for tower glow and photography
Shoulder seasons: Spring and fall offer the best combo of temps and light

What Nobody Tells You

The scale is hard to grasp until you are standing beneath the towers. Photos flatten them. Being there, craning your neck back, makes you realize just how massive and improbable they are.
You do not have to hike the whole trail to get a big experience. Turning around halfway still feels epic—sometimes the first mile gives you the best tower views anyway.
The sound of wind moving through the spires can be strangely soothing. It hums and whistles through the gaps, creating a low soundtrack to the whole hike.
Watching climbers on the towers can make you feel both in awe and very grounded. Seeing tiny figures hundreds of feet up on crumbling mudstone puts your own adventure in perspective.
Sunset can linger longer here—gold sliding slowly down the stone, catching every ridge and crevice. Stay a few extra minutes after you think it is over.

Why Fisher Towers Stays With You

Fisher Towers feels like a place that should not exist on this planet—and yet here you are, walking through it.

You remember the first time the full height of a tower came into view and you instinctively looked up, then up some more, your brain recalibrating what “tall” means.

You remember the way the stone glowed deep red as the sun dropped lower—not just surface color, but something that seemed to come from inside the rock itself.

You remember the quiet between gusts of wind, broken only by footsteps crunching on sandy trail and the occasional distant call between climbers anchored to impossible walls.

It is one of those hikes that feels like a portal—out of regular life and into something wilder, older, and more mysterious. The kind of place that makes you wonder what else is out there that you have not seen yet.

Stay at Fisher Towers Cabin

After a day weaving along the base of stone spires that defy logic, you want to come back somewhere simple, warm, and close enough to make the whole thing easy.

That is why we named one of our tiny homes Fisher Towers Cabin.

All of our tiny homes are located at 1251 Millcreek Dr, Moab, Utah—an easy drive from Highway 128 and the Fisher Towers turnoff, and still just minutes from downtown Moab for food, coffee, and gear.

Inside Fisher Towers Cabin, you will find:

A full kitchen for early trail breakfasts and well-earned dinners
A quiet, private space to put your feet up, hydrate, and scroll through tower photos
Climate control to help you reset after full-sun hiking
A soft bed and blackout shades for real rest before your next big outing

You are minutes from:

The Highway 128 corridor toward Fisher Towers and Castle Valley
Downtown Moab’s restaurants, groceries, and cafes
Routes leading to Arches, Canyonlands, and the Colorado River

If you are drawn to the strange, vertical, almost otherworldly side of Moab, Fisher Towers Cabin is your perfect base.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Fisher Towers Trail family-friendly?
A: It can be, for active families with older kids (around 8+). There are some narrow sections and small scrambles where close supervision is important. Very young kids may find it challenging or overwhelming.

Q: Do I have to hike the whole trail?
A: Absolutely not. Even hiking partway offers huge views and an incredible experience. The first mile or two gives you tower perspectives that feel massive—turn around whenever it feels right.

Q: How exposed is the trail?
A: There are some sections with drop-offs and narrow ledges, but many hikers with moderate experience handle it well. If you are uncomfortable with exposure, you can still enjoy the early portions of the trail without committing to the sketchier bits.

Q: What should I bring?
A: Lots of water (2L+ per person), sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), sturdy shoes with good ankle support, snacks, and possibly trekking poles if you like extra stability. There is very little shade—this is an exposed desert trail.

Q: Is it crowded?
A: It is popular, but generally less crowded than major Arches trails like Delicate Arch. Early starts (before 9 a.m.) or later afternoons (after 3 p.m.) are usually quieter.

Q: Can I see Fisher Towers without hiking?
A: Yes. There are viewpoints from Highway 128 and the access road where you can see the towers from a distance. But walking the trail—even just the first mile—gives you a completely different, more powerful perspective.

More Moab Adventures from Your Cabin

→ Castle Valley: Iconic Spires & Open Roads (/activities/castle-valley)
→ Corona Arch: The Underrated Stone Giant (/activities/corona-arch)
→ Mill Creek Falls: Desert Oasis & Swimming Holes (/activities/mill-creek-falls)
→ Delicate Arch: The Iconic Desert Window (/activities/delicate-arch)
→ Sand Flats: Slickrock Playground & Sunrise Ridges (/activities/sand-flats)
→ See All Moab Activity Guides → (/activities)