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Mesa Arch

Canyonlands NP · Southeastern Utah
0.7 miROUND TRIP
88 ftELEV GAIN
EasyDIFFICULTY
5/5KID RATING
All yearSEASON

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The Trail

THE sunrise shot - arch glowing over a 500 ft drop into Buck Canyon.

Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.

Pack Loadout (Easy)

Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, snacks, comfortable shoes.

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: Willow Flat Campground (Camping, 1 mi) · Kayenta Campground (Dead Horse Point) (Camping, 9 mi) · The Needles Campground (Squaw Flat) (Camping, 17 mi) · Ken's Lake Campground (Camping, 25 mi)

More hikes nearby: Upheaval Dome Overlook (Hike, 4 mi) · Grand View Point (Hike, 5 mi) · Dead Horse Rim Loop (Hike, 10 mi) · Chesler Park Loop (Hike, 17 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the Mesa Arch hike?
0.7 miles round trip with 88 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Mesa Arch?
Easy. Kid rating: 5 out of 5.
When should I hike Mesa Arch?
Best season: All year.
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