Once you’ve passed the first safety cable, a second cable will help you up steps carved in the sandstone. Use the safety cable to safely traverse the slightly exposed section of trail, after which you will be able to see Corona Arch in the distance. Follow the base of the cliff east until you eventually see a safety cable. The route follows a trail of cairns (distinct rock piles) northeast towards the base of a large sandstone cliff. After crossing the railroad tracks, follow the road to a gap in the slickrock bench above. Tips: Leashed pets are allowed, bring plenty of water and sun protectionĭirections To The Trailhead Trail Map What To Expect on Your Hikeįollow the trail as it climbs east to a BLM register, and cross the railroad tracks.191 junction near Arches National Park, on Utah Scenic Byway 279. Trailhead: 10 miles west of the Utah 279/U.S.Trail Type: Out-and-back hike, road and slickrock terrain, hikers only.Hike Length: 3 miles round trip, allow at least 2 hours. If seeing Moab’s best arches is what brings you here, consider this hike a must-do. Plus, because the trail is just outside Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, it is much less trafficked than other hikes. The one and a half mile out-and-back trail consists of red rock cairns, safety cables, ladder climbing, and concludes with the tremendous 140 foot wide Corona Arch. Events submit an event blog contact search Covid-19 Info ☰įew hikes reach an ending as awe inspiring as the Corona Arch trail.
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