Mesa Arch

The short hike to Mesa Arch is likely the most popular trail in Canyonlands National Park. The easy hike leads to an impressive rock arch on the edge of a steep cliff, which offers stunning views of Buck Canyon below, and the La Sal Mountains towards the east. This is also a very popular spot to witness the sunrise. Here are a few shots of the arch and the views from the edge:








Trail: Mesa Arch
Roundtrip Distance: 0.5 Miles
Total Elevation Gain: ~50 feet
Max Elevation: ~6100 Feet
TH Location: Mesa Arch Trailhead
Map: Canyonlands NP Trails Illustrated Map

Best Easy Day Hikes Canyonlands and Arches National Parks: this fully updated and revised edition includes trail descriptions and maps of the best short hikes that venture into some of the most scenic sections of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks.