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10.8 miROUND TRIP
1424 ftELEV GAIN
StrenuousDIFFICULTY
1/5KID RATING
Spring & FallSEASON
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The Trail
Stonehenge-scale arch at the head of Elephant Canyon.
Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.
Pack Loadout (Strenuous)
3+ liters water, broken-in boots, layers for weather swings, headlamp, real food (jerky, trail mix), trekking poles, first-aid kit, and an early start.
Getting There
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Make it a weekend: The Needles Campground (Squaw Flat) (Camping, 2 mi) · Willow Flat Campground (Camping, 18 mi) · Kayenta Campground (Dead Horse Point) (Camping, 25 mi) · Ken's Lake Campground (Camping, 32 mi)
More hikes nearby: Chesler Park Loop (Hike, 2 mi) · Grand View Point (Hike, 13 mi) · Mesa Arch (Hike, 18 mi) · Upheaval Dome Overlook (Hike, 22 mi)
Quick Answers
- How long is the Druid Arch hike?
- 10.8 miles round trip with 1424 feet of elevation gain.
- How hard is Druid Arch?
- Strenuous. Kid rating: 1 out of 5.
- When should I hike Druid Arch?
- Best season: Spring & Fall.