About
Length (round trip)0.4 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain28 ft up
Typical time15 min
TrailheadSkyline Arch parking area
SurfacePacked gravel
Best seasonSpring and autumn. Summer afternoons regularly top 100F with no shade on any trail.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🕳️ Cave or arch

A short, out-and-back hike on well defined trail leads to an arch in a high wall. A gentle, rocky uphill slope at the beginning of the trail continues along a relatively flat path to the base of the arch. Roundtrip Distance : 0.4 mi (0.6 km) Time : 10-20 min Elevation Change : 28 ft (8 m) Difficulty : Easy Accessibility : While the trail is mostly level, steps at the beginning make it inaccessible to wheelchairs. Instead, drive to the campground amphitheater and take the paved path to view Skyline Arch from the opposite side. Dogs are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal? Arches are constantly changing. Most changes are slow, but some can be dramatic. A large boulder suddenly fell out of Skyline Arch in 1940, roughly doubling the size of the opening. You can see remnants of this rockfall at the base of Skyline Arch, about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) down the trail.

Tips
A boulder fell out of the opening in November 1940 and doubled the arch overnight. Good in flat evening light.
Location

Skyline Arch parking area

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