Near Branch Trail
Hourglass Arch
Near Branch Trail
The Dune. Side trip from The Wave. Beautiful bowl-shaped alcove.
Near Branch Trail
The 2nd Wave
Near Branch Trail
Melody Arch.
Near Branch Trail
The Alcove

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Branch Trail

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See the other wonders near The Wave.
0.8
mi
Distance
488
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Geologically SignificantViews
Access Issues
Part of The Wave area and need a permit for The Wave.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.79mi
Distance
488ft
Elevation Gain
174ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
5,652ft
High Point
5,211ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail takes you by the 2nd Wave and then zig zags up the Navajo sandstone onto the mesa. There you can explore The Alcove, Melody Arch, and Hourglass Arch. You can also head North on the mesa to explore Top Rock Arch.

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