Corona Arch

The king of the arches is a bit unique in that it can be traveled through, around and above. Rope activities are prohibited now but this is the home of the infamous “World’s Largest Rope Swing”

This was definitely a family favorite hike. Steep in parts, the help of a couple well placed ropes and a ladder make it achievable with kids. Dogs are allowed here, but some struggle as tiny claw marks left behind clearly suggest,  you’ll see it near the ropes and ladders.

Bowtie Arch and Corona Arch are next to each other at the end of the hike, there is an optional side trail to Pinto Arch which we definitely recommend. Not only is Bowtie a fantastic arch, shaped a bit like a ramp that makes it perfect to climb a little but the walk along the canyon edge to and from Pinto is also quite stunning.

Adventure Details

  • Highlights: Three Arches
  • 2-3 Hours
  • Non-plumbing Bathrooms at trailhead
  • Trail well marked, steep in parts
  • No Fees | Free to Park

Fine Art Photos

from Jake the Photographer

Potash Rail Line at Corona Arch

Near the trailhead you’ll cross these active, but infrequently used rails. A great spot for perspective, look, listen and step carefully over these tracks. Imagining the amount of energy needed to carve these routes through the rocks is incredible to behold. This shot captured by Jennifer Garn.

Railroad Tracks at Corona Arch

Shot Details

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM

1/50 sec at f / 16 ISO 400
28mm focal length

Jan 18, 2022 at 4:18 PM
38°34’26.892″ N
109°37’51.75″ W

4,157.8 ft Altitude

Canyon View from Pinto Arch

A quick first aid stop to treat blisters from new shoes, and a place to take in the incredible vistas of the river below.

Canyon View from Pinto Arch

Shot Details

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM

1/640 sec at f / 8.0 ISO 640
20mm focal length

Jan 18, 2022 at 2:48 PM
38°34’53.946″ N
109°37’39.876″ W

4,757.2 ft Altitude

Pinto Arch

The optional side trail to Pinto adds about 1.2 miles but ends at this spectacular arch. The dark spot below the opening above is where it gets the name, almost resembling the number eight. For this shot I framed this boulder in the foreground giving a cascade of circle shapes. The fun thing about this arch is you can climb up and inside.

Pinto Arch

Shot Details

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM

1/400 sec at f / 8.0 ISO 400
16mm focal length

Jan 18, 2022 at 2:46 PM
38°34’53.946″ N
109°37’39.876″ W

4,757.2 ft Altitude

Pinto Arch from Below

With access directly underneath Pinto Arch, Jennifer had the idea to lay down for these creative shots of the arch from below. Thinking creatively about angles is one lesson from “Make Your Portraits Magic”.

Abstract of Pinto Arch from Below
Pinto Arch Below

Shot Details

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM
1/320 sec at f / 13 ISO 640
16mm focal length

Jan 18, 2022 at 2:40 & 2:41 PM
38°34’54.3″ N
109°37’38.934″ W

4,526.9 ft Altitude

Bowtie Arch

As you approach the end of the trail Bowtie Arch will be impossible to miss.

Bowtie Arch

Shot Details

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM

1/500 sec at f / 8.0 ISO 400
16mm focal length

Jan 18, 2022 at 3:25 PM
38°34’48.45″ N
109°37’24.786″ W

4,639.8 ft Altitude

Corona Arch Wide Shot

Approaching Corona Arch is an awe inspiring experience, the scale of which is something you need to experience.

Corona Arch

Shot Details

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM
1/320 sec at f / 13 ISO 640
16mm focal length

Jan 18, 2022 at 2:40 & 2:41 PM
38°34’54.3″ N
109°37’38.934″ W

4,526.9 ft Altitude

Corona Arch Framing a Tree

Even in bare rack trees find a way through the cracks, giving fantastic foreground subjects for the massive arch.

Corona Arch framing Tree

Shot Details

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM
1/640 sec at f / 8.0 ISO 400
16mm focal length

Jan 18, 2022 at 3:29 PM
38°34’48.45″ N
109°37’24.786″ W

4,639.8 ft Altitude

Corona Arch From Behind

Walking through Corona Arch you can look back and catch the afternoon sun through the arch.

Back view of Corona Arch

Shot Details

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM
1/125 sec at f / 16 ISO 400
16mm focal length

Jan 18, 2022 at 3:43 PM
38°34’50.418″ N
109°37’12.822″ W

3,984.3 ft Altitude