Lexington Arch Road

Lexington arch Road is rough road four wheel drive recommended.

NPS

Quick Facts

MANAGED BY:

Bureau of Land Management

Amenities

1 listed

Parking - Auto

Road Overview

Distance: About 11 miles / 17.7 kilometers one way
Grade & Surface: Unimproved Dirt Road, not steep
Speed Limit: 25 mph
Restrictions: 4WD is recommended on this road, and high clearance is absolutely necessary. This road is not advised in winter and people are often towed out at great personal expense.

The Lexington Arch Road is entirely outside the park boundary. The road is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and is not closed by the National Park Service. The road may be impassable in winter due to excess snow/mud, approach with caution. Check the park website for the most up to date open/closure information.

Lexington Arch road provides access to Lexington Arch Trail. After experiencing a wildfire in 2013, a lot of the once vibrant vegetation has been scorched, leaving the road exposed to the hot summer sun.

Lexington Arch road is unpaved and has extreme washouts a mile before the old trailhead. Do not attempt to drive the last section of this road. To hike this trail park at the last fork in the road. Bring sunscreen and good hiking boots.

A creek runs along the road, juxtaposing green life against the stark black and grey decay. Enjoy the rolling hills, full of Utah Juniper and Pinyon Pine to the north, contrasted with the burnt scarring to the south. Follow the cairns along the road to find the trailhead.