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Utah

Mesa Arch Loop Trail

0.3 mi

Distance

69 ft

Gain

8 min

Time

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Inside Canyonlands National Park
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Elevation & route

Distance: 0.3 mi
Elevation gain: 69 ft
Elevation loss: 69 ft
Highest point: 6,172 ft
Lowest point: 6,136 ft

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About this trail

Mesa Arch Loop Trail is a 0.66-mile out-and-back route in Utah with 69 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 6,172 feet.

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