Kanab Sand Caves
Moqui Caverns
Orange caves dug into a sandstone cliff beside Highway 89. A short hike brings you there, making it Kanab's easiest photo stop.
The caves are a cluster of holes left behind by sand and gravel quarrying in the 1970s. The fine rock layers inside give soft light that is good for photography. From the roadside car park, walk about 800 m along a sandy path, then climb the steep sandstone slope up to the cave openings. The slope is smooth, so it is slippery after rain or in flat-soled shoes. Take care. Entry is free, with no facilities. It is about 8 km north of Kanab, right next to Moqui Cave, so you can visit both together.
Opening hours
All day (daytime)
Nearby sights
- Moqui Cave
- Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
- Peekaboo Slot Canyon (Kanab)
- Little Hollywood Movie Museum
- Belly of the Dragon
- Pipe Spring National Monument
- Paria Ghost Town & Movie Set Site
- Point Imperial