Corona Arch and Pinto Arch in Moab BLM, UT

Hike Corona Arch and Pinto Arch Moab BLM, UT

Class 1 3.2 miles 600 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back Nov 7, 2018
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This is a very popular hike to Corona Arch, a gorgeous arch outside of Moab, Utah. The trail is easy to follow as it first heads through the open desert, and then along some pretty slickrock at the base of the cliffs. Along the way, I passed by Bowtie Arch, another nice arch that gets less attention since the primary goal is to see Corona Arch. You can get on top of Corona Arch by continuing through the arch and locating a steep ridge, but I don't recommend this for the casual hiker.

I was also interested in visiting Pinto Arch, which can be found by leaving the trail about halfway while on the way back. A social trail leads north and then northwest through the desert where cairns help mark an easy route up to Pinto Arch.

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Starting from the Corona Arch Trailhead..
Starting from the Corona Arch Trailhead..
Cross some railroad tracks on a well-traveled trail.
Cross some railroad tracks on a well-traveled trail.
You can see Pinto Arch on the top left here - there is no official trail to get there, but cairns mark the route.
You can see Pinto Arch on the top left here - there is no official trail to get there, but cairns mark the route.
Slickrock on the Corona Arch Trail. you can see Pinto Arch on the left.
Slickrock on the Corona Arch Trail. you can see Pinto Arch on the left.
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Some guide rails.
Some guide rails.
Bowtie Arch (left) and Corona Arch (right).
Bowtie Arch (left) and Corona Arch (right).
Some more guide rails.
Some more guide rails.
A ladder. Definitely not a hike for solitude.
A ladder. Definitely not a hike for solitude.
Bowtie and Corona Arches - both are incredible.
Bowtie and Corona Arches - both are incredible.
Looking back from the top of the ladder.
Looking back from the top of the ladder.
Bowtie Arch.
Bowtie Arch.
Corona Arch.
Corona Arch.
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Just past Corona Arch, looking northeast out over the landscape. You can see where the railroad tracks are going on the right.
Just past Corona Arch, looking northeast out over the landscape. You can see where the railroad tracks are going on the right.
After checking out Bowtie and Corona, head through the desert (avoiding cryptobiotic soil) toward Pinto Arch.
After checking out Bowtie and Corona, head through the desert (avoiding cryptobiotic soil) toward Pinto Arch.
Cairns lead the way, avoiding any scrambling.
Cairns lead the way, avoiding any scrambling.
Looking back just below Pinto Arch at the Colorado River and the Corona Arch Trailhead.
Looking back just below Pinto Arch at the Colorado River and the Corona Arch Trailhead.
Pinto Arch.
Pinto Arch.
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