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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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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Technical Rating

3

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Kristian Brown
Jan 16, 2026
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Fun trail to a nice arch (0.25 mile hike out to it) away from the crowds!
Logan Wendel
Nov 23, 2025
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The Eye of the Whale Arch trail had great views and got us away from people in the park. A few obstacles, mostly due to ruts, made the trail a 3/10, but very accessible to new drivers. Stock GX460 w/KO2s, aired down.
Alex Rains
Jun 24, 2025
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Ibraheem Wahdan
Jun 13, 2025
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Enzo Chacin
Apr 10, 2025
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Dale Todd
Jun 29, 2024
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Mostly easy with some rocky sections. No obstacles larger than 12 inches. Several places to pass.
Trevor Goff
Apr 14, 2024
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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
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Gavin Luckeroth
Jun 07, 2023
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Justin Wortman
May 17, 2023
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CJ Maurer
Mar 28, 2023
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Eye of the Whale Arch Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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