Near Squirrel Creek to Eye of Heaven Arch
Eye of Heaven Arch
Near Squirrel Creek to Eye of Heaven Arch
View from the mesa looking down into the Canyon.
Near Squirrel Creek to Eye of Heaven Arch
View of the Arch.
Near Squirrel Creek to Eye of Heaven Arch
View up Squirrel Creek / Canyon.
Near Squirrel Creek to Eye of Heaven Arch
View from the trail.

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Squirrel Creek to Eye of Heaven Arch

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Hike up a beautiful rugged canyon to a large sandstone peak and then out along a mesa to the amazing Eye of Heaven Arch.
4.7
mi
Distance
1,857
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingDogs AllowedGeologically SignificantViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.74mi
Distance
1,857ft
Elevation Gain
308ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
6,797ft
High Point
5,112ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The first 2 1/2 miles are on a ATV trail used by ATVs, hikers and horses. You are initially on Short Creek and then a left at the base of The Beehive in to Squirrel Creek. The ATV trail continues for a portion and then the trail narrows to foot and horse traffic only. When you reach the top of the ridge , T intersection, you hit a ATV trail again. Turn left (west) and follow the ATV trail up across the slickrock to the saddle. Turn left (South) and follow the ATV Trail to the Arch. There is a lot of soft sand on this hike.

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