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    Klondike Bluffs Trail

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    3-4h
    Distance
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    12.5 km
    Elevation
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    235 m
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    Directions to Trailhead

    The Klondike Bluffs trail is a great low-traffic hike on the edge of Arches National Park. This hike is used by mountain bikers, off-highway drivers, and hikers, so be aware of your surroundings and let fast folks pass you on the trail. This hike connects to a larger trail system in the Klondike Bluffs area, so if you enjoy this trail, you can extend your time in the area and really enjoy exploring this beautiful desert landscape.

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    Route Description for Klondike Bluffs Trail

    The Klondike Bluffs hike is a great adventure in a beautiful area of the Utah desert. This hike is hot, sunny, and has no water sources, so be sure to bring lots and lots of water along with you. This is a multi-use trail, so be mindful of mountain bikers or OHV drivers who are looking to pass you as you hike along. If you are looking for some quality time away from the crowds of Arches National Park, this hike is the perfect choice for you.

    From the trailhead, follow the well-defined trail north. Just 0.3 km in, the trail will divide—take either path as these two trails connect just 0.5 km up. 1.3 km from the parking lot, you will reach a trail intersection—take a right here to head east. 0.8 km from this intersection, you will see a spur trail to the right, just ignore this and continue hiking on the left as the trail curves northward. From here on out, just stick to the right-hand path and head north. Two miles later, you will reach another intersection, take a right and follow the trail a short distance to a viewpoint overlooking Arches National Park.

    Take a well-deserved rest at this viewpoint before turning around and heading back to the parking area the way you came.

    Getting to the Klondike Bluffs Trail Trailhead

    The access road to the Klondike Bluffs trail is 2.9 km southeast of the Canyonlands Field Airport on the east side of highway 191. You can park at the lot right off the highway, but parking here adds an additional 9.0 km to this hike. If you have a high clearance vehicle, we recommend continuing northeast up the access road for 4.5 km to the Klondike Bluffs Parking lot and starting your hike from there.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      April to October

    • Pets allowed

      No

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Low

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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