Wombat Arch
Wombat Arch is a natural arch located in the BLM Bangs Canyon Management Area near Grand Junction, Colorado. This hike includes following a short section of primitive trail that requires some scrambling. It is a moderate hike of 3.2 miles and 400 feet of elevation gain.
This unique arch can be found along the rim of one of the branches of Bangs Canyon on the Whitewater end of the management area. The arch can be viewed from the canyon rim. The trail initially follows a 4WD road. At 1.1 miles, the route leaves the 4WD to a trail to the canyon rim. To get to the bottom of the arch requires following a primitive trail and some scrambling.
Directions to Trailhead: From Grand Junction, travel south on US highway 50 towards Delta/Montrose. At approximately 9 miles, turn right onto CO highway 141 S toward Gateway. The trailhead is found approximately 1.4 miles from US highway 50, prior to the East Creek bridge. There no bathroom facilities at the trailhead.
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Length: 3.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- 5,200 ft
- Land Manager: Bureau of Land Management
- Parking Permit Required: BLM Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 16
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 16
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