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Broken Arch Access

Easy/Intermediate
 3.8 (12)
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  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Arches National Park
  5. Fiery Furnace
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“This access trail cuts across a large meadow to Broken Arch. ”

Megan W
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Miles

0.7

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Point to Point

5,195' 1,583 m

High

5,171' 1,576 m

Low

20' 6 m

Up

23' 7 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

3%

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Features Views · Wildflowers

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Starting from the Sand Dune Arch parking area, head north through an open field of dry scrub. This is a useful way to access the Broken Arch Loop Trail. The views, morning light on the fins and wildflowers can be wonderful from here.

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  3.8 from 12 votes

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#4

in Fiery Furnace

#388

in Utah

#10,916

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Sunset lights up the fins near Sand Dune Arch.
Mar 7, 2015 near Moab, UT
Sand Dune Arch. Super family friendly and fun for all ages.
Mar 27, 2022 near Moab, UT
View from the trail.
Mar 25, 2023 near Moab, UT
The grassy plain leading to Sand Dune Arch from Broken Arch.
Dec 24, 2019 near Moab, UT
This access trail leads off to the Broken Arch Loop Trail, from Sand Dune Arch Trail.
Mar 7, 2015 near Moab, UT

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