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A dead-end road with inspiring views of the La Sals, two arches, and lots of slickrock fins.


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Map Key

1.2

Miles

1.9

KM

Point to Point

5,924' 1,806 m

High

5,679' 1,731 m

Low

245' 75 m

Up

14' 4 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

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Watch for an unmarked side-road off Behind the Rocks Road to the right of a fenced area. As you hike this jeep road watch for opportunities to get grand views of the Moab valley to the northeast and the La Sal Mountains to the southeast.

When you are close to large Moab Rim Arch see if you can also spot smaller Tukunikivatz Arch on the horizon to the right. The end of the road is marked with a sign. Now you'll need to decide if you're up for an off-trail adventure to get a closer look at Tukunikivatz Arch (called that because from the west side the arch frames Mount Tukunikvatz perfectly) or perhaps other explorations of the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area might strike your fancy. Either way the hike back on this jeep road is equally appealing because of the views of mountains and slickrock fins.

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Janice Shepherd

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#393

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Views like this are your reward for getting outside.
Feb 11, 2016 near Moab, UT
Tukunikivatz Arch framing Mount Tukunikivatz.
Feb 11, 2016 near Moab, UT
Sandstone fins tempting you to explore a little further.
Feb 11, 2016 near Moab, UT
Moab Rim Arch is in the foreground but can you spot tiny Tukunikivatz Arch on the horizon?
Feb 11, 2016 near Moab, UT
Snow hiking in T-shirt weather, gotta love Moab area hiking.
Feb 11, 2016 near Moab, UT
Arch at south end of Behind the Rocks, south of Moab, UT. with permission from phil h
Mar 1, 2016 near Moab, UT

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