Hiking Project Logo

Mesa Arch Trail

 4.5 (36)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Canyonlands National Park
  5. Island in the Sky
Google Map
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

Length


0.7 Miles 1.1 Kilometers


61' 19 m

Ascent

-57' -17 m

Descent

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

6,166' 1,879 m

High

6,115' 1,864 m

Low

Shared By Jorden Stanley

Conditions

Unknown
History
Getting forecast...

“An easy hike leading to a natural arch with a gorgeous view.”

— Jorden Stanley
Driving DirectionsGPX File

Dogs No Dogs

Features Views

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.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Canyonlands

You & This Trail


Rate Quality


   Clear Rating

Rate Difficulty

Share This Trail

Your Check-Ins

Check-Ins

Oct 22, 2018
Colleen Woo
Oct 20, 2018
Melissa Lowe
Oct 12, 2018
Jacob Stuckey
Oct 11, 2018
Jacob Stuckey
Oct 4, 2018
Dan Schonert
Sep 26, 2018
Cory Vanarsdel
Sep 22, 2018
Colleen Gebauer
Sep 22, 2018
Brooke Walczak
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 36 votes

#1

in Island in the Sky

#18

Overall
  4.5 from 36 votes
5 Star
61%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
3%
2 Star
3%
1 Star
0%
Rankings

#1

in Island in the Sky

#1

in Utah

#18

Overall
112 Views Last Month
1,365 Since Nov 10, 2015
Easy Easy
74%
26%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Add a Photo

Photos

Washerwoman Arch From the Mesa Arch Trail
Washerwoman Arch From the Mesa Arch Trail
 6
Mesa Arch
Mesa Arch
 5
Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park, Utah
 5
Sunrise over Canyonlands.
Sunrise over Canyonlands.
 3
Sun shining inside the arch.
Sun shining inside the arch.
 5
Mesa Arch during the early morning golden hour
Mesa Arch during the early morning golden hour
 5

0 Comments

Nearby Hikes

The geological diversity of Moab is clearly evident along this section of the Great Escape Trail.
49.7 mi 80.0 km
Dead Horse Ultra 50 Mile
 1
Moab, UT
The geological diversity of Moab is clearly evident along this section of the Great Escape Trail.
17.7 mi 28.4 km
Dead Horse Ultra 30k
 3
Moab, UT
Morning Glory Arch is a nice treat after a hike in Negro Bill Canyon.
4.1 mi 6.5 km
Grandstaff Hiking Trail
 48
Moab, UT
First Light on Turret Arch Framed by North Window
1.0 mi 1.6 km
Windows Loop
 41
Moab, UT

Nearby Gems

gem

Mesa Arch

17
Moab, UT
gem

Upheaval Dome

5
Moab, UT

Hiking Project is part of the REI Co-op family,
where a life outdoors is a life well lived.

Shop REI Hiking