Named for its naturally formed ochre-hued arches, the strangely beautiful highlights of arid Arches National Park are best seen on foot or via a vehicle on a leisurely sight-seeing drive.
This trail follows the Main Fork for 3.3 miles through lodge pole pine forest and small meadows to its end at Hell Hole Lake, which has a partly open shoreline. The surrounding terrain is scenic and composed of large, boggy meadows and thick patches of conifers.
Location:
Along Highway 150 about 47 miles northeast of Kamas
Length:
3.3 miles oneway
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours
Elevation Change:
2300
Season:
June to October
Useful Map(s):
USGS Map: Christmas Meadows
Basic Directions
Roughly 47 miles northeast out of Kamas on Highway 150 (3 miles south of Bear River Ranger Station) east of the Gold Hill Road is an old road which fords the Hayden Fork of the Bear River and follows the Main Fork of the Bear River for 2.2 miles to the second stream crossing. The trail starts here. The old road is recommended for 4 wheel drive vehicles only.
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