more stats
896 ft
Distance
121 ft
Climb
00:08:12
Avg time
121 ft
Altitude change
4,716 ft
Altitude min
4,837 ft
Altitude max
4,716 ft
Altitude start
4,836 ft
Altitude end
13.5%
Grade
2.9%
Grade max
44.8%
Grade min
896 ft
Distance climb
00:08:12
Avg time

Skull Arch Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arches National Park
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #3482 in Hiking [+]
    • #16998 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #227 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #312 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Spur trail in the Fiery Furnace that takes you out to a view of Skull Arch

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  • 7 miles average
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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Skull Arch Trail Reports

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May 31, 2025 @ 8:10am
May 31, 2025
Rejected
Definitely download “Arches National Park” on All Trails. Then, definitely go counterclockwise. My wife and I somehow missed the need to...
Feb 3, 2025 @ 7:13am
Feb 3, 2025
 Best to go counterclockwise to see the few guide arrows that are posted. It is important to have downloaded the trail map for the first 1/2 of the...
Nov 4, 2024 @ 11:38am
Nov 4, 2024
Oct 3, 2024 @ 11:06am
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Apr 21, 2024 @ 3:37am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skull Arch located?
      Skull Arch is located in Arches National Park, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Arches National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.743, -109.56043.
      ▼ How hard is Skull Arch?
      Skull Arch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skull Arch?
      Skull Arch has 121 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,716 ft to 4,837 ft.
      ▼ Is Skull Arch a point to point trail?
      Skull Arch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skull Arch?
      Skull Arch is 896 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skull Arch?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Skull Arch. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Skull Arch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skull Arch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Skull Arch?
      The estimated time to hike Skull Arch is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 896 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Skull Arch?
      Skull Arch is a very popular trail. There have been 394 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 670 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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