Walk

Mesa Arch

Moab, Utah

Short loop to an arch that glows orange at sunrise, on the Island in the Sky mesa.

Price
US$30 per vehicle
Time to allow
45 min
Mesa Arch
John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA · CC BY 2.0

A flat 0.7-mile loop in Canyonlands that ends at a thin arch perfectly framing the canyon beyond. Famous at sunrise when the underside lights up, and photographers queue early.

Good to know

  • Arrive 60+ minutes before sunrise
  • Weekday mornings are quieter
  • Sturdy shoes and a jacket
Vehicles
Fine in any car

Facilities

  • Toilets

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