Eye of the Whale Arch

Total Miles
2.9

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Eye of the Whale Arch
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Trail Overview

ATVs are currently not allowed in national parks so you will need to have a truck, Jeep, or other high clearance vehicle equipped with 4WD for this trail. The off-road portion is easy. If you just go slow over all the small and medium sized rocks you will be fine. But since this is mostly a sand road, you will want 4x4 capability. If this road gets wet, it will be more difficult. Make sure you have enough fuel and supplies before you head out on this trail.

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Eye of the Whale Arch
Eye of the Whale Arch

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Enzo Chacin
Apr 10, 2025
4x4
Open
Dale Todd
Jun 29, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Mostly easy with some rocky sections. No obstacles larger than 12 inches. Several places to pass.
Trevor Goff
Apr 14, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Mostly easy to Eye of the Whale with some steep sections and areas requiring a stock 4x4 ground clearance. Wouldn’t advise for stock Subaru type vehicle.
Ed Aldeo
Jul 02, 2023
Open
Normal

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