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Mesa Arch

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Mesa Arch

Name: Mesa Arch
Rating: 2

Recommended by 12 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Canyonlands National Park

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Location: San Juan County, Utah, United States

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1. Mesa Arch – Mesa Arch Trail loop from Moab

1.43km

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mesa Arch – Mesa Arch Trail loop from Moab

1.58km

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mesa Arch – Mesa Arch Trail loop from Moab

3.23km

00:53

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Faheem Hunarwar 🌲

May 23, 2025

Mesa Arch is a breathtaking natural stone arch located on the eastern edge of the Island in the Sky mesa in Canyonlands National Park, Utah.

This iconic "pothole arch" formed over millions of years as water pooled and gradually eroded away the bedrock at the cliff's edge.

Perched dramatically at the precipice of a 500-foot cliff, it offers expansive, framed views of Buck Canyon, Monster Tower, Washer Woman Arch, Airport Tower, and the distant La Sal Mountains.

Mesa Arch is particularly famous for its spectacular sunrises, when the sun's rays reflect off the canyon walls below, casting a vibrant, otherworldly orange glow onto the underside of the arch.

This captivating phenomenon makes it one of the most photographed natural landmarks in the American Southwest, drawing photographers and visitors from around the world to witness its beauty.

Lauren & Bailey 🐕🐾

September 4, 2025

A really beautiful place.

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Sigrid

2 days ago

Mesa Arch is a natural stone arch in Canyonlands National Park, located in the "Island in the Sky" area. The relatively flat arch sits directly on the edge of a steep cliff and frames spectacular views of deep canyons, including Buck Canyon and the distant La Sal Mountains.

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Location: San Juan County, Utah, United States

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1. Mesa Arch – Mesa Arch Trail loop from Moab

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