Mesa Arch Trailhead — photo spot in Moab, UT 84532, USA
Mesa Arch Trailhead
Mesa Arch is a short, easy trail in Canyonlands' Island in the Sky that frames a dramatic drop into the canyon and the La Sal Mountains — iconic at sunrise when the arch's underside glows orange. Best at pre-dawn for golden rim light and star-to-sun sequences. Trail is ~0.5 mi, rocky and can be icy in winter; parking is limited at the small pullout, arrive 45–90 minutes before sunrise on weekends. Canyonlands National Park entrance fee applies. Respect fragile cryptobiotic soils and stay on the
Mesa Arch Trailhead
Mesa Arch is a short, easy trail in Canyonlands' Island in the Sky that frames a dramatic drop into the canyon and the La Sal Mountains — iconic at sunrise when the arch's underside glows orange. Best at pre-dawn for golden rim light and star-to-sun sequences. Trail is ~0.5 mi, rocky and can be icy in winter; parking is limited at the small pullout, arrive 45–90 minutes before sunrise on weekends. Canyonlands National Park entrance fee applies. Respect fragile cryptobiotic soils and stay on the