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We hiked This place to watch a beautiful sunset, and we were not disappointed. (We were in such awe I forgot to take pictures of it!) Not a long or particularly hard hike, but worth every step. All ages can handle this one and it's fun too. Being able to walk through a beautiful arch and look down through 280+ years of the carved-out earth is mind-blowing. We went on a Thursday evening and it was not crowded, but we did have to wait our turn to take photos without other hikers in the shots. Take water but it is not as strenuous as other hikes. If you go later in the day take headlamps. The hike is not easy without good light and could be fall-inducing. No cost to get in, and sign the book after you hike. Leave no trace, take pictures not souvenirs, and appreciate every step of this beautiful place.
Corona Arch!! One of the most impressive natural wonders I have come across in recent memory. Corona Arch is quite dramatic to witness. It took my breathe away and had me in a bliss moment thinking about how beautiful the great outdoors are. I hiked to it yesterday and now fast forward 24 hours later and I'm still on "Cloud 9" from the experience! That leads me into...how do you arrive at Corona Arch?? Good thing you've asked me, Seth, because I'd like to explain the details about what you can expect. Corona Arch is located 14 miles outside of downtown Moab, Utah. Plug the name into Google Maps and you'll be directed to the trailhead parking lot without a problem. The drive is along Highway 279 which is a leisurely paved road running parallel to the red canyon walls. Corona Arch is under BLM watch (Bureau of Land Management) and so it's free to hike here. The trail is 3 miles in total roundtrip and if you'd like to add Pinto Arch onto the hike, it's an extra 1.2 miles more roundtrip. Corona Arch measures 105 feet high spanning 140 feet wide. It's jaw dropping! I'd rate the trail as moderate. You maybe gain only 400 feet in elevation but near the end of the hike you climb along slickrock pavement while holding onto chain links including going up a ladder. It's not really a daunting task. Then make your way around the cliffside edge and you'll view Corona Arch standing high and mighty in its glory! Corona Arch, in my opinion, is right behind Delicate Arch (the most celebrated in Utah) when ranking majestic landmark arches in the United States! Delicate Arch is what every tourist hurries to when visiting Arches National Park. There will be a long line to get pictures with it. Yet yesterday on July 13th, from 1pm - 4pm, I was the only hiker at Corona Arch! I had the entire landscape to myself. No stresses about being interfered with by strangers. No waiting. Not having to hear others talk. It's an opportunity you don't get often, and I was cognizant of that fact. And I swear, I was humbled and forever grateful to soak up the surroundings and admire looking at Corona Arch. Then I will say another detail, lol, for this summer of 2024 the USA has been going through an intense heatwave and it was 109 degrees while hiking. Conditions were cruel. I anticipated that going into the hike. But I prepared myself well and put on a brave face with determination to accomplish the mission. And it was a success. My only issue was when taking pictures and a few recordings, my phone would overheat and then I'd have to wait 10 minutes for it to cool down. This happened a bunch of times and slowed me down considerably leaving me exposed to the sun without shade. Good thing I brought a towel but I probably could have shaved 45 minutes off the journey had my phone not gone into overheat mode. But honestly, from my other experiences at places like Death Valley and Joshua Tree, I figured that could be a factor, so it didn't deter my focus on the end goal, lol. Some extra notes off the top of my head... - Just before arriving at Corona Arch, you can't miss Bowtie Arch sitting practically right next to it. Bowtie Arch appears like a giant hole in the canyon walls. It may not be as photogenic, but it's a pleasant surprise off to the left hand side of the trail that can't be missed. - Starting out on the hike is the hardest part of the incline. But you view down on the parking lot before pretty much leveling off the remainder of the way. You'll pass over a set of train tracks and wind your way in and out of barbed wire fencing. It was actually kind of playful like an obstacle course. On the return trip back to the parking lot, I spotted a locomotive chugging along the tracks which was exciting. Overall, Corona Arch and Trail is one of my fondest memories visiting Moab. It connected me to nature on an elevated level. And I believe it's off the beaten path enough that if you're interested in finding worthwhile destinations outside of the hectic happenings at Arches National Park, Corona Arch will provide you with the extraordinary backdrop you may be looking for.
This review is for Corona & Bowtie Arch Via Corona Arch Trail which was a ~2.3 miles round trip that took ~1.5 hours to complete. A little crowded at the arches. Easy to get lost unless you follow the turquoise paint on the ground. There was an incline area with chains and another with a ladder; not difficult to hike through. Overall, impressive views of the arches! Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/FzhII_st9t4
One of the best parts of my Moab trip! My partner and I discovered Corona Arch Trail spontaneously, after a near-death experience trying to drive around the back of Dead Horse Point. Anyways, GREAT hiking choice for my huskies. Lots of climbing (for humans) and photo opportunities. Absolutely beautiful, though I wish we went when the sun was higher in the sky. You can access both Bow Tie Arch and Corona Arch, but we didn't make it that far because of this one ladder portion that was too steep for my dogs. Another Yelp review mentions walking around, but we didn't see a way. Oh well, next time. Relatively easy hike otherwise. There's an additional out-and-back (Pinto Arch) if you're looking for more miles. Spacious parking lot. Clean restrooms. Not too far from where we were camping at Kings Bottom. I'd definitely come back here again. Because we were in Moab in December, there weren't too many people around and we took our time, but it seems like the area could get crowded. Guess this Yelp review doesn't help with the increasing popularity!
Bottom Line: A tad challenging but a unique and fun way to see Bow Tie Arch and Corona Arch. While visiting Moab my husband and I did various hikes in Arches NP, Canyonlands NP and Dead Horse Point State Park but the three-mile Corona Arch Trail was my favorite! What I liked about the Corona Arch Trail was the variety - crossing railroad tracks, climbing slickrock, sometimes with a cable to hold on to, and climbing a ladder. I also liked that it wasn't crowded and we found little pockets of shade along the way. A third aspect I enjoyed of this hike is that we saw the arch when flying into Moab so it was fun to then be able to hike up to it. I found portions of this hike to be challenging but in a fun way. Another challenge is the sun! Even though there is a little shade most of this hike is exposed to the sun. We hiked on a later afternoon in October and we were still sweating like champs! We carried about 4L of water between the two of us but we didn't need it all. Corona Arch Trail is dog friendly and I hear there is a way to walk around the ladder section with fido. For those looking to get in a few more steps, there is a spur off of the main trail to Pinto Arch which I think adds about another mile. Corona Arch Trail is located on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land so there is not a fee. There are pit toilets located by the trailhead and a trash can for dog poop only. Otherwise, it is pack in and pack out. It pains me that I saw a Chick-fil-A bag and Starbucks cup by the dog poop trash can. Ugh. Otherwise, this was an amazing experience!
Gorgeous!!! Moderately traveled and I saw all ages. If you don't like heights this is not for you. You do have to use a chain to climb up a small portion and there are steps etched into the rock then a small around 5' ladder. It's hot out so bring water! They had a trail ambassador on site with water bottles, water and electrolytes. Super impressed!!
Wow what a cool hike! It's about 2.2 miles each way. It requires going up a steep section with chains, and a latter. The elevation gain is about 400 feet total so not too bad. We did it with a big group of kids and it went great. It was also raining at the time so there were waterfalls all throughout the valley. Despite the rain for us the rock was not slippery. It was well worth the hike. There was also very good views of the valley and other rock formations.
Corona Arch, and the adjacent Bowtie Arch, are one of the most popular hikes in the Moab area. There are good reasons for this: - It's a fairly short drive to get here (less than 30 minutes) - It's on BLM land (i.e. free!). - The hike itself is relatively short, offering a high "bang-for the-buck," so to speak - The arches themselves are quite spectacular; they rival others seen at nearby Arches National Park. The main downside was the quantity of people here. Luckily we arrived early enough on a Saturday to get parking and miss the main flux of folks, though we had to hike "against the flow" on the way back. Thankfully, the area around the arches was quite extensive, and it was possible to get away from others and find areas of semi-solitude, at least for a few minutes. We added another 1-mile section to see Pinto Arch, which wasn't as spectacular as the other two arches. But at least there were few people there, for a nice change of pace. Another plus for this trail: We were done in just a few hours. It was time for lunch and another hike elsewhere.
Great little easy trail very close to Moab. We decided to get up early to catch the sunrise, so we got there at around 6:15AM, with an expected sunrise time of 6:45AM. We arrived at the arch at around 6:40, but we didn't factor in the fact that there are high rock formations behind the arch, so we had to wait approximately an hour in the freezing cold to actually see the sun rise above those rocks. The trail is nice and easy, and both the Bowtie and Corona Arches are really beautiful. The Corona Arch is perfectly placed so that on one side of it you look east (perfect for sunrise), and on the other side you look west (supposedly great for sunset). Don't miss this spot!
Absolute highlight! 3 miles round-trip, some chains and a short ladder section that the 8- and 11-year-old handled with fun. The arch itself is massive and way less crowded than anything in Arches NP. Do this one, 100% kid-approved. Nap under arch was read more
Really impressive arch! We hiked here in the afternoon after morning rain, so there were only a couple of groups there. That was great. At the arch we were able to enjoy solitude and took pictures without any human. Hike can be combined with Pinto arch. There is also Bowtie arch on the way to Corona arch, so this hike can be 3 archs in such a short distance. Loved it. read more
2 years ago
We hiked This place to watch a beautiful sunset, and we were not disappointed. (We were in such awe I forgot to take pictures of it!) Not a long or particularly hard hike, but worth every step. All ages can handle this one and it's fun too. Being able to walk through a beautiful arch and look down through 280+ years of the carved-out earth is mind-blowing. We went on a Thursday evening and it was not crowded, but we did have to wait our turn to take photos without other hikers in the shots. Take water but it is not as strenuous as other hikes. If you go later in the day take headlamps. The hike is not easy without good light and could be fall-inducing. No cost to get in, and sign the book after you hike. Leave no trace, take pictures not souvenirs, and appreciate every step of this beautiful place. read more
Corona Arch!! One of the most impressive natural wonders I have come across in recent memory. Corona Arch is quite dramatic to witness. It took my breathe away and had me in a bliss moment thinking about how beautiful the great outdoors are. I hiked to it yesterday and now fast forward 24 hours later and I'm still on "Cloud 9" from the experience! That leads me into...how do you arrive at Corona Arch?? Good thing you've asked me, Seth, because I'd like to explain the details about what you can expect. Corona Arch is located 14 miles outside of downtown Moab, Utah. Plug the name into Google Maps and you'll be directed to the trailhead parking lot without a problem. The drive is along Highway 279 which is a leisurely paved road running parallel to the red canyon walls. Corona Arch is under BLM watch (Bureau of Land Management) and so it's free to hike here. The trail is 3 miles in total roundtrip and if you'd like to add Pinto Arch onto the hike, it's an extra 1.2 miles more roundtrip. Corona Arch measures 105 feet high spanning 140 feet wide. It's jaw dropping! I'd rate the trail as moderate. You maybe gain only 400 feet in elevation but near the end of the hike you climb along slickrock pavement while holding onto chain links including going up a ladder. It's not really a daunting task. Then make your way around the cliffside edge and you'll view Corona Arch standing high and mighty in its glory! Corona Arch, in my opinion, is right behind Delicate Arch (the most celebrated in Utah) when ranking majestic landmark arches in the United States! Delicate Arch is what every tourist hurries to when visiting Arches National Park. There will be a long line to get pictures with it. Yet yesterday on July 13th, from 1pm - 4pm, I was the only hiker at Corona Arch! I had the entire landscape to myself. No stresses about being interfered with by strangers. No waiting. Not having to hear others talk. It's an opportunity you don't get often, and I was cognizant of that fact. And I swear, I was humbled and forever grateful to soak up the surroundings and admire looking at Corona Arch. Then I will say another detail, lol, for this summer of 2024 the USA has been going through an intense heatwave and it was 109 degrees while hiking. Conditions were cruel. I anticipated that going into the hike. But I prepared myself well and put on a brave face with determination to accomplish the mission. And it was a success. My only issue was when taking pictures and a few recordings, my phone would overheat and then I'd have to wait 10 minutes for it to cool down. This happened a bunch of times and slowed me down considerably leaving me exposed to the sun without shade. Good thing I brought a towel but I probably could have shaved 45 minutes off the journey had my phone not gone into overheat mode. But honestly, from my other experiences at places like Death Valley and Joshua Tree, I figured that could be a factor, so it didn't deter my focus on the end goal, lol. Some extra notes off the top of my head... - Just before arriving at Corona Arch, you can't miss Bowtie Arch sitting practically right next to it. Bowtie Arch appears like a giant hole in the canyon walls. It may not be as photogenic, but it's a pleasant surprise off to the left hand side of the trail that can't be missed. - Starting out on the hike is the hardest part of the incline. But you view down on the parking lot before pretty much leveling off the remainder of the way. You'll pass over a set of train tracks and wind your way in and out of barbed wire fencing. It was actually kind of playful like an obstacle course. On the return trip back to the parking lot, I spotted a locomotive chugging along the tracks which was exciting. Overall, Corona Arch and Trail is one of my fondest memories visiting Moab. It connected me to nature on an elevated level. And I believe it's off the beaten path enough that if you're interested in finding worthwhile destinations outside of the hectic happenings at Arches National Park, Corona Arch will provide you with the extraordinary backdrop you may be looking for. read more
This review is for Corona & Bowtie Arch Via Corona Arch Trail which was a ~2.3 miles round trip that took ~1.5 hours to complete. A little crowded at the arches. Easy to get lost unless you follow the turquoise paint on the ground. There was an incline area with chains and another with a ladder; not difficult to hike through. Overall, impressive views of the arches! Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/FzhII_st9t4 read more
3 years ago
One of the best parts of my Moab trip! My partner and I discovered Corona Arch Trail spontaneously, after a near-death experience trying to drive around the back of Dead Horse Point. Anyways, GREAT hiking choice for my huskies. Lots of climbing (for humans) and photo opportunities. Absolutely beautiful, though I wish we went when the sun was higher in the sky. You can access both Bow Tie Arch and Corona Arch, but we didn't make it that far because of this one ladder portion that was too steep for my dogs. Another Yelp review mentions walking around, but we didn't see a way. Oh well, next time. Relatively easy hike otherwise. There's an additional out-and-back (Pinto Arch) if you're looking for more miles. Spacious parking lot. Clean restrooms. Not too far from where we were camping at Kings Bottom. I'd definitely come back here again. Because we were in Moab in December, there weren't too many people around and we took our time, but it seems like the area could get crowded. Guess this Yelp review doesn't help with the increasing popularity! read more
4 years ago
Bottom Line: A tad challenging but a unique and fun way to see Bow Tie Arch and Corona Arch. While visiting Moab my husband and I did various hikes in Arches NP, Canyonlands NP and Dead Horse Point State Park but the three-mile Corona Arch Trail was my favorite! What I liked about the Corona Arch Trail was the variety - crossing railroad tracks, climbing slickrock, sometimes with a cable to hold on to, and climbing a ladder. I also liked that it wasn't crowded and we found little pockets of shade along the way. A third aspect I enjoyed of this hike is that we saw the arch when flying into Moab so it was fun to then be able to hike up to it. I found portions of this hike to be challenging but in a fun way. Another challenge is the sun! Even though there is a little shade most of this hike is exposed to the sun. We hiked on a later afternoon in October and we were still sweating like champs! We carried about 4L of water between the two of us but we didn't need it all. Corona Arch Trail is dog friendly and I hear there is a way to walk around the ladder section with fido. For those looking to get in a few more steps, there is a spur off of the main trail to Pinto Arch which I think adds about another mile. Corona Arch Trail is located on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land so there is not a fee. There are pit toilets located by the trailhead and a trash can for dog poop only. Otherwise, it is pack in and pack out. It pains me that I saw a Chick-fil-A bag and Starbucks cup by the dog poop trash can. Ugh. Otherwise, this was an amazing experience! read more
Gorgeous!!! Moderately traveled and I saw all ages. If you don't like heights this is not for you. You do have to use a chain to climb up a small portion and there are steps etched into the rock then a small around 5' ladder. It's hot out so bring water! They had a trail ambassador on site with water bottles, water and electrolytes. Super impressed!! read more
This was definitely worth the drive out there and it is so close to Moab and free! E went in the afternoon and it was a bit hot but definitely worth it! We liked this better than some arches in Arches National park. The river on the way there was beautiful too! Highly recommend!! read more
Wow what a cool hike! It's about 2.2 miles each way. It requires going up a steep section with chains, and a latter. The elevation gain is about 400 feet total so not too bad. We did it with a big group of kids and it went great. It was also raining at the time so there were waterfalls all throughout the valley. Despite the rain for us the rock was not slippery. It was well worth the hike. There was also very good views of the valley and other rock formations. read more
Corona Arch, and the adjacent Bowtie Arch, are one of the most popular hikes in the Moab area. There are good reasons for this: - It's a fairly short drive to get here (less than 30 minutes) - It's on BLM land (i.e. free!). - The hike itself is relatively short, offering a high "bang-for the-buck," so to speak - The arches themselves are quite spectacular; they rival others seen at nearby Arches National Park. The main downside was the quantity of people here. Luckily we arrived early enough on a Saturday to get parking and miss the main flux of folks, though we had to hike "against the flow" on the way back. Thankfully, the area around the arches was quite extensive, and it was possible to get away from others and find areas of semi-solitude, at least for a few minutes. We added another 1-mile section to see Pinto Arch, which wasn't as spectacular as the other two arches. But at least there were few people there, for a nice change of pace. Another plus for this trail: We were done in just a few hours. It was time for lunch and another hike elsewhere. read more
2 years ago
Loved this hike. We visited corona arch and pinto arch total was about a 3 mile hike. Took my 3 yr old with me and he was able to hike it. There was a small section where you have to climb up with the help of some chains and another section that has a small ladder. Loved the views. read more
Great little easy trail very close to Moab. We decided to get up early to catch the sunrise, so we got there at around 6:15AM, with an expected sunrise time of 6:45AM. We arrived at the arch at around 6:40, but we didn't factor in the fact that there are high rock formations behind the arch, so we had to wait approximately an hour in the freezing cold to actually see the sun rise above those rocks. The trail is nice and easy, and both the Bowtie and Corona Arches are really beautiful. The Corona Arch is perfectly placed so that on one side of it you look east (perfect for sunrise), and on the other side you look west (supposedly great for sunset). Don't miss this spot! read more
3 years ago
Needed a place we could hike with our two huskies and I found this online. It was perfect. We had great views and easy hike until we got to the spot where you have to grab a metal rope to help you up a steep section. We opted to have our picnic lunch at that spot and observe the Corona Arch from there. Highly recommend. read more
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