Easy hikes and walks around Spanish Valley

Juniper Trail is one of the few marked trails in Sand Flat Recreation Area reserved for Hikers only and with 2.5 km/1.4 mi the longest. It takes you on a small plateau overlooking Sand Flats.

On a hot day, the Mill Creek Waterfall and pool is the place to be for locals and visitors alike. After following narrow trails through a small stand of trees you reach the lower pool where you can cool off and swim in the water. If you are comfortable with heights and a little scrambling, you can climb up to the top of falls to jump off by following the trail up a slick rock slab. This is a great place to go swimming, take some photos, and relax in this desert oasis either as the final destination for your run, or on the way back from exploring further up Mill Creek Canyon.

The Mill Creek Trailhead is located in the south end of Moab on the end of some residential roads (so please be respectful of locals by parking only in the designated public parking lot and being careful not to blocks roads and driveways). While there are multiple side trails off of the parking lot to various swimming holes along Mill Creek, the main trail takes you past an old power plant spillway and to a stream where you get to choose whether to wade in the water or traverse the slopping slickrock next to the water. This is a fun way to begin your run up Mill Creek Canyon!

The Mill Creek Trailhead sits at the southern edge of Moab, accessible via residential roads. It's important to show consideration for local residents by parking exclusively in the designated public parking lot and avoiding blocking roads and driveways. From the parking lot, several side trails lead to different swimming spots along Mill Creek. The primary trail guides you past an abandoned power plant spillway to a stream, offering the choice between wading in the water or navigating the sloping slickrock beside it. Although you can't cycle up the creek, it would a great place to start / end the ride and head up the gorge on foot afterwards for a swim.

The Mill Creek Trailhead is located in the south end of Moab on the end of some residential roads (so please be respectful of locals by parking only in the designated public parking lot and being careful not to blocks roads and driveways). While there are multiple side trails off of the parking lot to various swimming holes along Mill Creek, the main trail takes you past an old power plant spillway and to a stream where you get to choose whether to wade in the water or traverse the slopping slickrock next to the water. This is a fun way to begin your hike up Mill Creek Canyon!

On a hot day, the Mill Creek Waterfall and pool is the place to be for locals and visitors alike. After following narrow trails through a small stand of trees you reach the lower pool where you can cool off and swim in the water. If you are comfortable with heights and a little scrambling, you can climb up to the top of falls to jump off by following the trail up a slick rock slab. This is a great place to go swimming, take some photos, and relax in this desert oasis.

While not on the to-do list of many visitors to this area, Brumley Arch is a beautifully-striated geologic formation that rewards the short but strenuous hike required to reach it. The juxtaposition between the arch and the nearby waterfall remind hikers of the huge scale of time involved in the creation of this region's natural attractions.

A short climb through beautiful scenery, Brumley Arch Trail can be done as a loop, for those who don't mind walking along the forest service road to connect the loop. It features wildflowers, beautiful aspen and evergreen groves, and even a small waterfall near the arch itself. Unfortunately, there has been a recent wildfire in the area, so you'll need to check with the Moab Ranger District for the latest updates on the trail's status.