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Sand Dune Arch Trail

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 4.3 (34)
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  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Arches National Park
  5. Fiery Furnace
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“The Sand Dune Arch Trail leads through deep sand to a secluded arch among sandstone fins. ”

Megan W
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5,271' 1,606 m

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5,193' 1,583 m

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78' 24 m

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11%

Avg Grade (6°)

18%

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To prevent further vandalism of rock walls already covered in deep graffiti, the off-trail area southeast of Sand Dune Arch is closed.

Description

From the Sand Dune Arch parking area, head northeast on the Broken Arch Access trail and almost immediately take the spur trail towards the east, heading towards the sandstone fins. Squeeze through the narrow slot canyon and arrive at the sandy base of this cute, stubby arch. The pocket housing the lonely arch is often shady, which is a welcome respite in the warm months. Kids enjoy playing in the sand here.

Do not proceed past the barricade south of the arch and ~definitely~ do not make more graffiti here.

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  4.3 from 34 votes

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#145

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  4.3 from 34 votes
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#1

in Fiery Furnace

#21

in Utah

#145

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Sand Arch
Mar 25, 2025 near Moab, UT
Sunset lights up the fins near Sand Dune Arch.
Mar 7, 2015 near Moab, UT
View from the trail.
Mar 25, 2023 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
Sand Dune Arch is named for the deep sand you'll walk through to get to and under it.
Apr 7, 2018 near Moab, UT

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Oct 1, 2025
Kathleen Yeager
Jul 18, 2025
Anonymous
0.2mi — 0h 20m
Mar 25, 2025
Stewart Carnes
Oct 18, 2024
Anonymous
Loved this one. Easy and fun
Jul 24, 2023
Steve Glasenapp
Jul 18, 2023
Karen Blake
Loved it
Jul 13, 2023
Christa Finer
Super easy trail
Jun 29, 2023
Jey Lucero

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