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1.5 miles
Distance
270 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:07:41
Avg time
216 ft
Altitude change
3,113 ft
Altitude min
3,329 ft
Altitude max
3,113 ft
Altitude start
3,330 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
-14.2%
Grade max
27%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,155 ft
Distance down
942 ft
Distance flat
00:07:41
Avg time
Elephant Arch Trail Details
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Riding AreaRed Cliffs BLM National Conservation Area
Hurricane, Utah -
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Local Popularity100 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerRed Cliffs NCA
A 3 mile out-and-back trail to a very well-named arch. Much of the trail is very sandy and there is very little shade, which makes this a great winter hike.
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The best access is to drive on a dirt road for one mile to the Mill Creek Trailhead.
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(37.165710, -113.513690)
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Nearby Trails
- Sand Hill Trail 2,228 ft
- Mill Creek Connector 1 mile
- Ice House 1 mile
- Mustang Pass 1 mile
- Dino Cliffs Road 1 mile
Red Cliffs BLM National Conservation Area
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Where is Elephant Arch Trail located?
Elephant Arch Trail is located in Red Cliffs BLM National Conservation Area, Hurricane, Utah, United States. It is part of the Red Cliffs BLM National Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.16571, -113.51369.
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How hard is Elephant Arch Trail?
Elephant Arch Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Elephant Arch Trail?
Elephant Arch Trail has 270 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,113 ft to 3,329 ft.
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Is Elephant Arch Trail a point to point trail?
Elephant Arch Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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