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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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate with a few advanced twists. The west trail is more prickly and longer than the east trail, but both are fun.
Type of Ride:
Twists and turns, climbs and descents, prickly pear forests, and views into the chasm named West Shafer. Trail crosses SR-313 and ends at the Intrepid trail near the visitor’s center.
