Promise Rock Arch
About
Promise Rock Arch is a natural arch in Garfield County, Utah, sitting at about 5,834 feet on land managed by the State Land Board. The small town of Cannonville lies about 1.3 miles away, making it the closest base for a visit. For the most comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Kodachrome Basin Park weather station run to highs around 74°F in May and 81°F in September, while July highs climb past 90°F and winter lows drop to about 15°F. Several trails start close by. The Panorama Trail is about 1.5 miles away, and Shepherd's Loop Trail is about 1.9 miles off. The Kodachrome NatureTrail is about 2.5 miles away. For overnight stays, North Campground and Sunset Campground are both about 9.5 miles away.
Arch Facts
Elevation
5,834 ft
Land manager
State Land Board
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Promise Rock Arch
Utah
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–74°F and lows of 29–36°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Kodachrome Basin Park, UT weather station, 3.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan45° high15° low
- Feb49° high19° low
- Mar58° high24° low
- Apr65° high29° low
- May74° high36° low
- Jun86° high43° low
- Jul91° high52° low
- Aug88° high51° low
- Sep81° high42° low
- Oct68° high31° low
- Nov55° high21° low
- Dec44° high15° low
Where it is
- Nearest town
- Cannonville, Utah · 1.3 mi
- Managed by
- State Land Board
Nearby
- Panorama TrailHiking1.5 mi
- Shepherd's Loop TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Cannonville AreaRock climbing2.3 mi
- Eagle's View TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Kodachrome NatureTrailHiking2.5 mi
- Angels Palace TrailHiking2.6 mi
- North Campground (UT)Camping9.5 mi
- Sunset Campground (UT)Camping9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)