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Mesa Arch Trail

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 4.4 (79)
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  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Canyonlands National Park
  5. Island in the Sky
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“An easy hike leading to a natural arch with a gorgeous view. ”

Jorden Stanley
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0.7

Miles

1.1

KM

Loop

6,166' 1,879 m

High

6,115' 1,864 m

Low

61' 19 m

Up

57' 17 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

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Family Friendly An easy trail with a beautiful view of the area.

Description

Park at the designated area and follow the well-trodden, but unimposing and undemanding trail. The short hike leads to a gorgeous low angle natural arch that frames the valley below it beautifully. If possible, try to catch the view for sunrise when the light catches the red rocks wonderfully.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Canyonlands

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  4.4 from 79 votes

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Mesa Arch
Dec 30, 2018 near Moab, UT
Washerwoman Arch From the Mesa Arch Trail
Dec 30, 2018 near Moab, UT
Canyonlands National Park
Mar 30, 2020 near Moab, UT
Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Nov 10, 2015 near Moab, UT
Sunrise over Canyonlands.
Aug 19, 2018 near Moab, UT
Sun shining inside the arch.
Nov 10, 2015 near Moab, UT

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Jun 7, 2022
John H
0.6mi — 9h 30m
Jun 6, 2022
Jeffrey Bergeson
May 20, 2022
Maura McLay
May 19, 2022
shawn grogan
Really cool arch and views
May 13, 2022
alex carlton
An epic of a hike done twice watched stars here at night unforgettable — 3h 00m
May 13, 2022
Diana Maasdam
0.7mi — 0h 30m
May 12, 2022
Joseph Smith
Apr 3, 2022
Josh Smith

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