About this campground
Length of Hike: 1.25 miles one wayType of Hike: Hiking is on an old road that has been closed to motorized and mechanized useArea Attractions: At the end of the trail there are views of the Colorado River and long range views of Behind the Rocks and the LaSal Mountains. Route Description: The trail is on an old road that has been closed to motorized and mechanized use. The trail is mostly level with one short climb. The trail has great views, especially towards Moab and the LaSal Mountains. Look for an arch on the rim to your right (northeast) near the end of the trail. The trail ends at a viewpoint with good views of the Colorado River.
Getting there
The parking lot for the trailhead is 5.9 miles from Highway 191 on Highway 279. The trailhead begins on the Poison Spider Jeep Trail, about 0.25 miles from the parking lot.
Activities
- HIKING
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- Longbow Arch TrailheadBureau of Land Management0 mi
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- Kane Creek-Pritchett TrailheadBureau of Land Management1 mi
- William's Bottom CampgroundBureau of Land Management1 mi
- Chicken Corners TrailheadBureau of Land Management2 mi
- Hunter Canyon Group SiteBureau of Land Management2 mi
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