Broken Bow Arch via Willow Gulch Trail is a 6.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lake Powell, Utah that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
hiking
nature trips
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bird watching
river
views
wild flowers
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muddy
rocky
no shade
Nice easy trail enough water to wash shoes off really great arch.
From trailhead to the arch is only about 2 miles ish. We were hoping for a bit more of a challenge. we certainly could have by taking the loop. The arch is fantastic, as it’s one you can literally sleep under. We feel like you have front row seats. We took 3 girls 10 - 13 years old who have done 21 miles over 3 days on another hike. This one was super easy for great reward. And we saw no one over spring break. I’d like to come back and do the loop.
I noticed a lot of these photos are of Corona Arch in Moab - not Willow Gulch in Escalante...
Melissa L.
Great hike to an arch if you have dogs since they aren't allowed on trails in Arches State Park. Some difficult footing spots for dogs and two 'ladder' points where the dog will need to find their own path around since it's steep. Small dogs could be carried here. You can see the arch at a distance prior to these points though.
One of my favorite Grand Staircase hikes. I recommend making it an overnight and sleeping in the massive alcove across the creek from the arch. There are some great slots to explore as you continue upstream. It is a great water hike in the spring, full of toads and wildflowers.
