A freestanding sandstone arch on BLM land north of Vernal, reached by a short family-friendly hike from a signed dirt-road trailhead. The arch spans a dry wash alcove in the Uinta Basin badlands—an easy northeast-Utah alternative to the Moab arch circuit.
Field facts
| Region | Uintah County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.5520, -109.5375 |
| Agency | BLM Vernal Field Office |
| Access | About 3.5 miles north of Vernal on US-191, then west on a signed dirt road to the trailhead parking |
| Hike | Roughly 2 miles round-trip with modest elevation gain |
| Features | Large freestanding sandstone arch; open slickrock and juniper country |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- ParkingMoonshine Arch Trailhead0 km away
- Rec areaSteinaker Reservoir3.9 km away
- Rec areaSteinaker State Park4.2 km away
- Point of interestDocs Beach Recreation Area5.5 km away
- RestroomDocs Beach Recreation Area5.5 km away
- ParkingRed Fleet Flow Trail Trailhead8.5 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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