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The 25 Must-Do Hikes in Southern Utah

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22Hike to Navajo Arch

While in Moab, don’t miss your chance to take this out-and-back hike either. It is actually less than three miles and has an elevation gain of just 377 feet. Give yourself between two to four hours for this hike. You will find some shade, and other hiking trailheads, and see multiple arches and rugged red sandstone rock formations on your way to Navajo Arch.

Much of this hike is considered easy until you get past Landscape Arch. At that point, you will need to carefully climb and scramble up some slickrock fins. Navajo Arch is actually surrounded by trees. In fact, there’s even a sturdy single pine tree growing right beneath the famous arch.

23Hike Druid Arch

Journey to Monticello, Utah for this must-do hike. It is over 10 miles out and back with an elevation gain of 1,594 feet. You will need between six and eight hours for this hike so pack a lunch!

Before heading out for Druid Arch, named for its resemblance to England’s Stonehenge, on Canyonlands National Park’s eastern side, you should drop by the Needles Visitor Center and get a map. The trek begins at the Elephant Hill Trailhead. Start your hike around 5:30 a.m. since the morning’s the best time to see the famous arch. This hike includes amazing views of the cliffs and canyon, It involves some scrambling and climbing too.

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