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Broken Arch, Arches NP


Highlights:

A short pleasant hike through the sand and sage of Arches NP
Near:Moab, UT
Scenery:
Distance:1.3 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:81 ft
Hike Time:1 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Out and Back



Summary: This is a pleasant hike through the basin between sandstone upthrusts to another of Arches NP's pretty arches. This Arch can also be reached from the Devils Garden campground. Good views of the surrounding upthrusts of sandstone and of the desert flora and fauna.
Trailhead: Arches NP is 5 miles north of Moab on highway 191. Maps and brochures are available at the park entrance. Broken Arch is about 17 miles into the park. Parking is roadside only. Care should be taken of traffic along the road. (Lat:38.76456 Lon:-109.58359)
Trail Guides for Broken Arch, Arches NP:
Exploring Canyonlands and Arches National Parks
by Bill Schneider (Falcon Guide)

Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers,
Ranger Contact: Arches NP, PO Box 907, Moab, Utah, 84532-0907, 435-719-2299
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Don Evans, who has posted  31 other hikes on this site
Trail Reviews  Submit your own review
Reviewed by kaa on 3/23/2007
great and beautiful


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