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Skyline Arch, Arches NP

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A short hike to another of Arches NP's pretty arches
Near:Moab, UT
Scenery:
Distance:0.4 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:50 ft
Hike Time:0.5 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Out and Back



Summary: Another of the short hikes in Arches NP to a pretty Arch situated in the sandstone upthrusts of the area. This arch can also be reached from the Devils Garden campground. Unique to this arch is the adjoining sandstone wall, erroded to look almost like a row of grain silos reaching into the sky.
Trailhead: Arches NP is 5 miles north of Moab on highway 191. Maps and brochures are available at the park entrance. Skyline Arch is about 18 miles into the park. A parking area is provided (Lat:38.77204 Lon:-109.59096)
Trail Guides for Skyline 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 BRB on 2/10/2011
This is a nice short hike near Landscape Arch. Definitely scramble up on the rocks to get a good view of the arch. There are more photos and info on this site... www.hikespeak.com/trails/skyline-arch-hike-arches/


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