U.S. Federal Shutdown Information

U.S. Federal Shutdown Information

At this time, Arches, Canyonlands, and Utah’s national parks and federal lands remain accessible, though services are limited. Learn more.

» Arches timed entry reservations are not in effect. The Arches visitor center is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Canyonlands visitor centers at Island in the Sky and the Needles are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
» Entrance fees are not being collected. Campground and permit fees remain in effect.
» Visitor centers at Natural Bridges and Hovenweep are closed. Visitors needing backcountry permits should visit recreation.gov.
» Ranger-led programs are not being offered at this time.
» Roads, trails, campgrounds, trash collection, toilets, and emergency response remain open.

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Poison Spider Bench

Poison Spider Bench trail map
Difficulty
Easy
Distance
1.25 ml
Duration
2 hr
Ascent
488 ft
Descent
488 ft
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Highlights:
Views of the Colorado River.

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 La Sal 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. The parking lot for the trailhead is 5.9 miles from US Highway 191 on SR 279. The trailhead begins on the Poison Spider Jeep Trail, about 1/4 miles from the parking lot.