Wilson Arch, Moab, Utah
Blog Post - July 6, 2025
Wilson Arch is a free hike you can do just south of Moab Utah.
It's located off of US 191 between Arches National Park and CanyonLands National Park.
There is a free parking lot and the hike is about 10 minutes to get up to this iconic arch.
After we parked our car, we headed over to hike the trail. There is a sign with some information about Wilson Arch. It was named after Joe Wilson who was a local pioneer who had a cabin nearby in Dry Valley.
It only took us about 10 minutes to hike to the top and stand under the arch. Make sure you wear good shoes with grip as it is steep in some areas as you are hiking up.
This is what it looked like:
Overall, this was a super fun stop on our trip. We would definitely stop here again and explore some more.
MAPS:
Wilson Arch Scenic View Area Map:
(Click on the map above to go to a Google Maps larger view.)
PRICING:
The Wilson Arch has free parking and is free to hike up to..
Price: $0
CHECKLIST:
These are the checklist items I recommend:
- Bring a hat to keep the sun off of your face.
- Wear shoes with good grip or hiking shoes.
- Bring some water
