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Broken Arch Access

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 3.8 (14)
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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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0.4

Miles

0.7

KM

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%

Max Grade (2°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Views · Wildflowers

Description

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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Megan W
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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 14 votes

#4

in Fiery Furnace

#10781

Overall
  3.8 from 14 votes
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4 Star
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Trail Rankings

#4

in Fiery Furnace

#356

in Utah

#10,781

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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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Apr 8, 2026
G Allen Daily
Jun 7, 2025
Caitlin Poore
Out to broken arch and back with a detour to sand dune arch 1.5mi
Jun 11, 2023
Rachel Leatherman
0.4mi
May 3, 2023
Wendy Stewart
May 19, 2022
Maura McLay
May 11, 2022
Joseph Smith
Dec 15, 2021
Kevin Chen
Nov 12, 2021
Laura Rae
0.5mi

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