more stats
3,541 ft
Distance
132 ft
Climb
-131 ft
Descent
00:29:42
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
6,079 ft
Altitude min
6,183 ft
Altitude max
6,137 ft
Altitude start
6,139 ft
Altitude end
0.037%
Grade
-42.352%
Grade max
38.446%
Grade min
1,723 ft
Distance climb
1,516 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:29:42
Avg time

Mesa Arch Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #1694 in Hiking [+]
    • #95257 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow

Short little loop out to the edge of the mesa to see "Mesa Arch". This is an arch that appears to have been part of the edge of the mesa.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 28 rides
  • 1 mile avg distance
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  • 146 rides
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on Sep 25, 2024
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      Hike of the Week: Mesa Arch Trail, Moab, UT
      Jan 14, 2019 from backpacker.com
      Get a new perspective on an iconic view when you hike to Canyonlands National Park's famous Mesa Arch in winter.

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mesa Arch located?
      Mesa Arch is located in Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.3892, -109.86813.
      ▼ How hard is Mesa Arch?
      Mesa Arch is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.037%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mesa Arch?
      Mesa Arch has 132 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 131 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,079 ft to 6,183 ft.
      ▼ Is Mesa Arch a point to point trail?
      Mesa Arch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mesa Arch?
      Mesa Arch is 3,541 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mesa Arch?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mesa Arch. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Mesa Arch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mesa Arch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Mesa Arch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to hike Mesa Arch. The trail is 3,541 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mesa Arch?
      Mesa Arch is a very popular trail. There have been 881 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,174 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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