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Brochure of Arch Canyon in the Bears Ears National Monument (NM) in Utah. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
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Arch Canyon
Arch Canyon is a twelve-mile long box canyon
located in the Bears Ears National Monument.
Most of the canyon is on lands managed by the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM), but the
top five miles of the canyon are managed by
the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The portion of
the canyon located on Forest Service Lands are
located in the Arch Canyon Roadless Area and
are closed to motorized travel.
What You Can Do to Protect the
Bears Ears National Monument:
Stay on Designated Routes
Driving off road can impact sites
Leave All Artifacts Where You Find Them
Don’t take or add to “Display Rocks”
Don’t Touch Rock Writing or Add Your Own
Arch Canyon is accessed from State Route 95
approximately one mile west of Comb Ridge. A
BLM sign on SR 95 marks the turn. The mouth
of the canyon is 2.5 miles north of the turn
off SR 95. Most visitors will park at the trail
register located at the mouth of the canyon and
walk from this point, but those with capable offhighway vehicles (OHVs) may continue on the
trail for approximately 8 miles.
Driving
The OHV trail though the canyon is initially an old
Jeep road. This rugged trail winds it’s way up
the canyon, crossing the creek frequently. Fourwheel-drive and high clearance are required to
drive this portion of the trail. The trail is often
impassable due to flooding. The road ends at
the Forest Service boundary at the confluence
of Arch and Texas Canyons.
Steer Clear of Walls
Structures can be easily damaged
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GPS Reveals Too Much
Remove location data for online photos
Don’t Bust the Crust
Stay on existing trails
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Pay Your Fees
Your small fee supports protecting this area
Know Where Pets are Allowed
Pets are never allowed in archeological sites
Enjoy Archaeology without Ropes
Using climbing gear to access sites is illegal
Camp and Eat Away from Archaeology
Go to the Bathroom Away from Sites
Pack out all toilet paper
It is your responsibility to know the rules and
regulations as they may be different inside and
outside the Monument. For maps, trip planning
information, and rules, regulations, and recreation
permits, contact the BLM at (435) 587-1510.
To Report an Emergency Call 911
Travelers may be stuck for hours or even days after severe
flood events. Always check the weather before heading in!
Cell phone service is unreliable in this area - you
may need to walk or drive out to a high point.
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walls to explore on foot or horseback. Dispersed
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shared responsibility to respect and protect cultural
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these places with proper care and respect. It is our
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features as well as archeological sites. Please visit
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