23Hike Druid Arch
Journey to Monticello, Utah for this must-do hike. It is over 10 miles out and back with an elevation gain of 1,594 feet. You will need between six and eight hours for this hike so pack a lunch!
Before heading out for Druid Arch, named for its resemblance to England’s Stonehenge, on Canyonlands National Park’s eastern side, you should drop by the Needles Visitor Center and get a map. The trek begins at the Elephant Hill Trailhead. Start your hike around 5:30 a.m. since the morning’s the best time to see the famous arch. This hike includes amazing views of the cliffs and canyon, It involves some scrambling and climbing too.
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