Arches at hidden creek12/26/2023 There is plenty of room at the base of the arch to sit and have a snack while enjoying the amazing scenery.Īnd finally, our last stop along HWY 279, just another. Just before arriving at Corona Arch look to your left to see Bow Tie Arch. Both are fairly easy but may require a helping hand with the little ones. First a section with steps carved into the rock and a mounted cable on the side to hold on to, followed by a 10-foot ladder. Just before arriving at the arch, there are a couple “obstacle-coarse features” which the kids love. This trail does have a few areas of mild exposure. The trail is a moderate 3 miles (roundtrip) and has a 2 for 1 bonus of a second arch : Bow Tie. Next, just 4 miles further on HWY 279 is the trailhead for the 140-foot tall Corona Arch. Once you are in the canyon, the arch is visible on the left side. The arch is located in a side canyon on the right side. The trail is well marked with rock cairns and a few painted white dashes on the slickrock. From this point, the trail continues to climb for another ¼ mile and then levels out atop the slickrock. The hike is fairly easy, but there is one section in the first ½ mile that requires climbing three iron rungs that are mounted into the rock wall. Be sure to check out the dinosaur tracks and rock art panel at the beginning of this hike. This 2.5-mile (roundtrip) hike is accessed from the Poison Spider trailhead located 5.7 miles from the intersection of HWY 191. The hikes to Corona/Bowtie, Longbow, and Jeep Arches are what we will explore.įirst up is Longbow Arch. This 15-mile route follows the Colorado River and offers a wealth of recreational opportunities including camping, rocking climbing, hiking, river access, mountain biking, and OHV trails, as well as rock art panels, dinosaur tracks, and a few epic natural arches. Let’s begin our journey on the Utah Scenic Byway 279 (aka Potash Road) which is just north of Moab on HWY 191. Now that we know the difference, let’s dive into the good stuff… where to find both of these natural wonders outside of the Park. In short, natural bridges are formed by flowing water whereas arches are formed by the weathering process. Natural Bridges span high above the ground between canyon walls and are formed by river and stream erosion deep within the canyons. An Arch is formed within a rock wall or may be free-standing and they are usually formed by a weak layer of rock after many, many years of weather and wind erosion. While we are getting a bit techy, we better address the difference between an arch and a natural bridge. To be considered an arch, the opening through the rock must be at least three feet in diameter across in any direction. Okay, I should probably reign myself back in and focus on the subject at hand, which is arches, not the Park, but an arch itself. o much so that I’ve created this magazine with the sole purpose of inspiring my fellow Utahans to get outside, explore, and DISCOVER our truly magnificent backyard with their families. If you didn’t already know and it’s not obvious, I’m a huge fan of our state. We, as Utahans, are pretty darn lucky to live amongst such greatness. Once you visit, you realize the true depth of experiences that lie within this extraordinary place, and before you leave you are already planning your next visit. And not one of those, been there, done that, on to the next, kind of places. Yes, the word is out, Utah is a pretty cool destination. This park has the largest concentration of natural arches in the world at over 2 ,000. Last year the visitation to Arches National Park hit an all-time high with 1.7 million visitors flocking to experience first-hand, the extraordinary and massive natural arches that are abundant within the boundaries of this bucket list destination. Every year, millions of people travel from around the globe to capture a glimpse and just a few insta worthy images of these iconic natural wonders. Utah is blessed with some of the best and most iconic landscapes in the United States, if not the whole world. Arches… out of the PARK ( Arches National Park that is…)
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