Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
03/16/2020
If you hit the railroad tracks at the beginning of the hike, you've gone too far and missed the trail that goes right and up into the desert bowl. Still, for an extra hundred meters of walking, taking a small deviation here affords a beautiful view of the
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
03/16/2020
Once you crest the small hill and start back into the desert bowl, the trail becomes a pleasant mix of slickrock (well marked with cairns) and sand.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
03/16/2020
While the terrain is easy and flat for most of the hike, you won't be bored. The tail affords just enough cairn spotting, route finding, and unique geological features to be enticing for the more experienced without being too challenging for those with le
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
03/16/2020
If you opt to go left and take the loop in a clockwise direction, this is your first glimpse of the arch.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
03/16/2020
Jeep Arch is also referred to as Gold Bar Arch, but is more commonly known as the former for obvious reasons.
Amber McDaniel
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03/16/2020
Jeep Arch is the lone arch eroded into a massive sandstone wall formation.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
03/16/2020
In true stunning Utah fashion, your end destination yields a contrasting view of red rock desert framing the snow capped La Sal mountains in the distance.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
03/16/2020
Looking back from the arch at the direction from which you've come when hiking clockwise around the look.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
03/16/2020
The far side of Jeep Arch (if hiking the loop in a clockwise direction) provides some great shade from the midday heat. It's a perfect spot for a little snack in the middle of your hike.
Amber McDaniel
Photo Date: 
03/16/2020
Be warned: the most difficult part of the hike is descending from this side of the arch (the route to the left of this image). Those of unsure footing may opt to return the way they came rather than finish the small loop.