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Broken Arch

Arches National Park, UT
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
Description: Majestic natural rock formation best experienced in the early morning light.
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salt lake city
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58 reviews 58 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Nice quick stroll. Great vistas and views definitely worth the time. More

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Palo Alto, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011
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After visiting the Sand dune Arch, you might want to pick the trail up to Broken Arch. Its a medium hike with no difficult segments. Most people return the same way back to the parking lot, some keep moving ahead to reach devils trail head But from there the Sand Dune arch is a long way. More

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Coppell, TX
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

The hike to Broken Arch from the Sand Dune Arch parking lot is 1.2 miles roundtrip. It is an easy hike across an open desert meadow area. A little up and down right before you reach the arch but it's easy. There are plenty of rocks to climb around on and you can get right under the arch. Don't let... More

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Sacramento, California
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101 reviews 101 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2009

The hike to Broken Arch from the Devil's Garden campground trailhead is great, but add the short sidetrip to the Tapestry Arch area, and across the wildflower filled desert meadow to Sand Dune Arch, and you've got an awesome hiking experience. Lots of great rocks for kids to climb on. More

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Belgium
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2008

Broken Arch is only 15min walk from the camground and has gives you a great sunrise. The name is a bit unclear, the arch is broken but still stands up. I went two mornings and was all by myself to enjoy the sunrise. More

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Berlin, Germany
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113 reviews 113 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011
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