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1.1 miles
Distance
402 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:45:13
Avg time
358 ft
Altitude change
4,019 ft
Altitude min
4,378 ft
Altitude max
4,020 ft
Altitude start
4,377 ft
Altitude end
6.4%
Grade
-24.6%
Grade max
49.1%
Grade min
4,573 ft
Distance climb
755 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
00:45:13
Avg time

Longbow Arch Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Amasa Back
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #11648 in Hiking [+]
    • #23897 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #388 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #467 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Short out-n-back, to see Long Bow Arch. Some slick rock climbing and you get close enough to access the 4x4 route about a third the way up. Some narrow canyon at the end to see the arch.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Longbow Arch Trail Reports

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Sep 29, 2025 @ 12:53pm (America/Denver)
Sep 29, 2025
 Nice hike but about 1/3 mile of sand FYI
Mar 23, 2021 @ 1:55pm
Mar 23, 2021
 Great hike with all the features. Slot canyon, petroglyphs, Dino tracks, slick rock, and washes. Easy out and back.
Feb 20, 2019 @ 8:25am
Feb 20, 2019
 With snow everywhere in Moab, a hike was in order
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Longbow Arch located?
      Longbow Arch is located in Amasa Back, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Amasa Back trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.53347, -109.60831.
      ▼ How hard is Longbow Arch?
      Longbow Arch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Longbow Arch?
      Longbow Arch has 402 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,019 ft to 4,378 ft.
      ▼ How long is Longbow Arch?
      Longbow Arch is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Longbow Arch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Longbow Arch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Longbow Arch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Longbow Arch are:
      • November (6 activities)
      • March (5 activities)
      • October (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Longbow Arch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Longbow Arch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Longbow Arch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to hike Longbow Arch. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Longbow Arch?
      Longbow Arch is a very popular trail. There have been 302 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 395 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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