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Mesa Arch Trail
Hiking is allowed
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Located within Canyonlands National Park, Mesa Arch Trail begins from Main Island Road a short distance north of the Grand View Road junction. It leads eastward from the trailhead gaining elevation slightly before reaching the arch. From the mesa edge the track loops northward then turns westward leading back to the road. The entire loop is one half mile in length and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Facilities: There are no facilities provided at Mesa Arch Trail.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Mesa Arch Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Mesa Arch Trail is open year round. Extreme heat makes hiking this route during the summer months dangerous. Late fall is the best time to hike the trail.

Fees: A fee is charged to enter Canyonlands National Park.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Unknown

Directions: Mesa Arch Trail is located within Canyonlands National Park. From Island in the Sky Visitor Center, drive southward on Highway 313 for approximately 6 miles to the Mesa Arch Trailhead.

There are two paved entrances into Canyonlands National Park: Highway 313 leads to the Island in the Sky District and is 10 miles north of Moab; Highway 211 leads to the Needles District and is 40 miles south of Moab. Roads to the Maze District are a mixture of graded dirt and 4WD. These roads may become impassable when wet.
To reach Canyonlands National Park from Blanding: travel north on I-191 to the Highway 211 exit. Take Highway 211 to the Needles District entrance.

Address
Canyonlands National Park
2282 SW Resource Blvd
Moab, Utah 84532
Phone
General: (435) 719-2313
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