Corona Arch Trail
Moab, UT
A 5 km return hike from Potash Road (Utah 279) to a free-standing arch with a span of about 43 m, passing Bowtie Arch. One short section uses cables and a ladder. Go early; there is no shade.
The Corona Arch Trail is a hiking route west of Moab, Utah, leading to two sandstone arches, Bowtie Arch and Corona Arch. The trailhead is on Potash Road, which leaves US-191 about 6 kilometres north of Moab; it is roughly 16 kilometres to the signed parking area.
The hike is an out-and-back route rated moderate. Sources give between 2.25 and 3 miles (about 3.6 to 4.8 km); allow around two hours. You cross open slickrock and railroad tracks, then follow an old track. The route is well marked, with cairns showing the way over the slickrock. A fixed ladder helps over a small ledge, and steps cut into the rock plus a cable secure the climb over a steep rock ridge.
Bowtie Arch is a pothole arch high above the trail, and the path passes beneath it. Corona Arch, with its smooth, curved shape, recalls Rainbow Bridge, and you can walk right under it. Keep away from the drop-offs on the plateau, carry water and sun protection, and ideally go early or in the evening.
- Nearest town
- Moab, UT
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 38.5790, -109.6195
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Corona Arch Trail?
Corona Arch Trail is in Moab, UT, at GPS 38.5790, -109.6195. It is about 9 mi from Dead Horse Point.
Can you camp near Corona Arch Trail?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Gold Bar Camping Area, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 114 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Corona Arch Trail?
Corona Arch Trail is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Colorado River Byway to Moab, Dead Horse Point and Island in the Sky.
What is there to see near Corona Arch Trail?
Places worth a stop nearby: Dead Horse Point State Park (10 mi), Arches National Park (11 mi), Devils Garden Campground (14 mi) and Mesa Arch, Canyonlands (19 mi).
When is the best time to visit Corona Arch Trail?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)