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4.7 miles
Distance
973 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
951 ft
Altitude change
5,633 ft
Altitude min
5,633 ft
Altitude start
6,585 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
-11.5%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
981 ft
Distance down
1,991 ft
Distance flat
Arch Canyon Details
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Riding AreaCedar Mesa
Blanding, Utah -
Ref Number#5002
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#325753 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerBLM
Trail quickly becomes very primitive. This canyon has several documented arches. Keystone Arch, Cathedral Arch, and Angel Arch
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(37.606720, -109.762000)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arch Canyon
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Where is Arch Canyon located?
Arch Canyon is located in Cedar Mesa, Blanding, Utah, United States. It is part of the Cedar Mesa trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.60672, -109.762.
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How hard is Arch Canyon?
Arch Canyon is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Arch Canyon?
Arch Canyon has 973 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,633 ft to 6,584 ft.
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Is Arch Canyon a point to point trail?
Arch Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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