Jeep Arch (Gold Bar) Trailhead

About Jeep Arch (Gold Bar) Trailhead

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

How to Get 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.

Plan Your Visit to Jeep Arch (Gold Bar) Trailhead

Heading to Jeep Arch (Gold Bar) 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)