Elephant Arch

Elephant Arch is a small natural sandstone arch in the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area and Red Cliffs Desert Reserve north of Washington, Utah and near St. George. The arch gets its name because it resembles the trunk and eye of an elephant. The arch is part way up a hillside at the end of a dirt hiking trail through a long wash. This is a trail you could hike during flash flood season because it’s an open trail

ADA Accessible

Stroller Friendly

Water Fountain

Bathrooms

Pet Friendly

Yes

Fee

$0.00

Nearby convenience store

Camping Nearby

Emergency support within 5 miles

Trail Length/Type

3.80 mi., Out & Back

Helpful Trail Information

Natural Play Area and Viewpoint Very exposed trail so consider hiking earlier in the day. Also bring lots of water and snacks. The highlight is when you get to the arch and climb up there’s a great view all around the arch and good shade in the area with fun caves to climb around in for little kids. Lots of caves carved into the sandstone along the way.

Parking Details

There is no fee in this area, but it’s good to have a National Park Pass when accessing any of the Red Cliff Reserve because it will allow you to get into the fee trails for free.