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Moab Grit Hikes
Outdoor challenges building grit through Utah hikes and nature's lessons. Build Grit on mountain trails or venture 30 minutes into Moab for any of the hundreds of hikes available.


Grandstaff Canyon Grit Hike: The Long Obedience That Builds Morning Glory
Discover how the Grandstaff Canyon grit hike leads to Morning Glory Bridge and teaches the ultimate lesson in perseverance. Unlike the high summits, this trail asks for a long, quiet obedience—proving that the most important things we build require steady, patient presence.

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.
May 811 min read


Portal Overlook Grit Hike: Grow Your Grit Above the Colorado River
Challenge your endurance on the Portal Overlook grit hike and witness sweeping views above the Colorado River corridor. As you ascend the steep sandstone switchbacks, you will find that the physical trial serves as a direct mirror for your interior resilience.

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.
May 712 min read


Mount Tukuhnikivatz Grit Hike: How Gritty Are You on Moab's Iconic Skyline Peak?
Test your endurance on the Mount Tukuhnikivatz grit hike and tackle the most rewarding summit scramble near Old La Sal, and Moab Utah area. This unrefined ridge climb forces you to drop your performative confidence at the trailhead and discover exactly how gritty you are on the scree shifts.

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.
May 412 min read


Moab Rim Trail Grit Hike: Effort Counts Twice on the Stairmaster
Tackle the legendary Moab Rim Trail grit hike to prove why effort counts twice on this steep, unyielding slickrock climb. Known locally as the "Stairmaster," this route drops the pleasantries immediately and demands honest, unglamorous effort from the very first step.

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.
May 310 min read


Mount Peale Grit Hike: Effort Counts Twice on Southeast Utah's Highest Peak
Conquer the Mount Peale grit hike to stand on southeast Utah's highest peak and prove why raw effort always counts twice. While most Moab tourists are still asleep in town, you will be climbing past the tree line to watch the world peel back.

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.
May 211 min read


Gold Knob Trail: Grit, Grace, and the Long Game in the La Sal Mountains
Master the La Sal Gold Knob Trail grit mindset and discover unmatched panoramic views of Moab from our peaceful mountain retreat. Out here, the peak doesn't care about your talent—it only rewards the stubborn endurance to keep moving forward.

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.
Mar 312 min read


Hidden Valley Trail: A Sacred Hike Just "Inside" the Moab Valley Rim
Experience the Hidden Valley Sacred Moab Hike. Discover steep switchbacks, ancient rock petroglyphs, and sweeping views of the La Sal Mountains. Tucked just minutes outside of town, this trail leads hikers out of the desert heat and into a spectacular hanging valley filled with stillness and ancient history.

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.
Feb 114 min read
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