Colorado River (Suitable - Recreational) · Open Access
3,967 ft
Elevation
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The Jeep Arch (Gold Bar) Trailhead is a 2.0 miles hike one way with an elevation gain of about 800 feet. The trail is a primitive trail marked by rock cairns and occasional signing. Area Attractions: Trail passes beneath Jeep Arch and there are long range views of Culvert Canyon, Gold Bar Rim, Amasa Back, Behind the Rocks and the LaSal Mountains.Route Description:The trail leaves the canyon bottom on an old railroad access road, crosses the tracks and proceeds along a level bench for the first 1.2 miles. At this point it becomes a loop, requiring a steeper ascent to reach another bench leading to either side of the arch. The trail passes beneath the arch, and continues back to the loop intersection. There are great views the entire length of the hike, but especially as the trail gains elevation
Getting there
The trail begins 10.3 miles from Hwy 191 on Hwy 279. There is a small parking area on the right side of the highway just past Gold Bar Campground. To access the trail, walk through the large metal culvert (tunnel) passing underneath the railroad. Look for a sign on the left a short distance after leaving the culvert.
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Can you reserve a site at Jeep Arch (Gold Bar) Trailhead?
No. Jeep Arch (Gold Bar) Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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