A short (0.5 mile round trip) trail leads through pine-juniper woodland to Mesa Arch, perched on the east rim of the plateau high above the middle fork of Buck Canyon. The view through the arch, looking out towards the distant and often snow-covered La Sal Mountains, is one of the most photographed in the park.A short (0.5 mile round trip) trail leads through pine-juniper woodland to Mesa Arch, perched on the east rim of the plateau high above the middle fork of Buck Canyon. The view through the arch, looking out towards the distant and often snow-covered La Sal Mountains, is one of the most photographed in the park.
Directions
Starting at the Island In The Sky visitor center, follow the main road (Grand View Point Road) for about 6 miles - the trail to Mesa Arch will be to your left.
