Corona and Bowtie Arches

Cappie’s Scoop: I love climbing on rocks so this trail was a lot of fun. I got to hike on rocks, climb up a rock like ladder (mom helped me) and then eat breakfast under a huge rock called an arch. There is an even a railroad track that I had to hike over, my very first one! Get out there early so you can have the rocks all to yourselves. This trail gets very busy with hoomans and dogs. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

Tips: The trail starts hiking up a set of rock stairs before reaching the railroad tracks. Carefully cross the tracks and continue hiking on the rock trail. The trail is clearly marked. We chose to visit Corona Arch first and then on our way back went to Bowtie but you can also do it in the reveres order. At some point on the hike, you pass a really cool spectacle – a city of cairns (small piles of rocks) lined up together! You also need to scale a ladder bolted to the rock. With a boost, Cappie was able to climb up the rock next to the ladder. Both arches are fun to see but if you arrive early enough, it’s amazing seeing the Corona Arch during sunrise!

Directions: The trailhead starts along Potash Road. There is a sign along with a parking lot about 10 miles down the road. If the small parking lot is full, you may need to park alongside the road next to the Colorado River.