Moonshine Arch Trailhead

About Moonshine Arch Trailhead

Moonshine Arch spans a length of 85 feet and a height of 40 feet. It is tucked among the Weber sandstone formation at the base of Red Mountain. The parking area for hikers is surrounded by private land and is adjacent to a fence and gate. Please respect the rights of the private land owner. High clearance vehicles and hikers may continue on the road to the arch. All visitors should stay on the road and follow the metal directional signs.

How to Get There

From Vernal, UT drive 3.5 miles north. Turn left onto the well-defined dirt road and travel for approximately 0.8 miles. Turn left and travel for an additional 0.8 miles to a fence and gate. This is the undeveloped parking area for hikers.

Plan Your Visit to Moonshine Arch Trailhead

Heading to Moonshine Arch Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)