Hiking Guide: Grosvenor Arch

[Max Karren]

Overview​

Grosvenor Arch is a one-of-a-kind double arch in Grand-Staircase Escalante National Monument. The arch’s trailhead is accessed from a side road of Cottonwood Canyon Road called Four Mile Bench Road.

The trail to Grosvenor Arch hardly qualifies as a hike. It’s less than 1/4 mile and the whole thing is paved. This is one of Utah’s best handicapped accessible natural arches.

The dirt parking lot has a pit toilet, a picnic table and room for a few large off-road vehicles.

This unusual arch is close to Kodachrome Basin State Park and is one of several wondrous features found along the scenic Cottonwood Canyon Road.

It’s named after Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor, former president of the National Geographic Society.

The sun casts its last light rays on Grosvenor Arch. May 2020

Quick Facts​

• Distance: 0.5 miles out and back
• Hike Time: 15-20 minutes
• Elevation Gain: 0 feet
• Fee: Free
• Dogs: Yes
• Difficulty: Easy

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Location​

From Kanab​

There are no gas stations between Kanab and Grosvenor Arch, so make sure to fill up in town.

Take U.S. Route 89 southeast and follow it for 46.2 miles, then turn left onto Cottonwood Canyon Road.

Follow it for 29.2 miles, then turn right onto Four Mile Bench Road.

Follow it for 1 mile and park in the dirt lot.

From Tropic​

Take Utah 12 south and follow it for 4.7 miles, then turn right onto Kodachrome Road.

Continue on Kodachrome Road for 2.6 miles, then instead of turning left toward the State Park, continue straight onto Cottonwood Canyon Road.

Follow it for 14.2 miles, then turn left onto Four Mile Bench Road.

Follow it for 1 mile and park in the dirt lot.

Resources​

Topographic Maps​

• Grand-Staircase Paunsaugunt Plateau by Nat Geo

Links​

• Road Trip Ryan – Grosvenor Arch
• BLM – Grosvenor Arch

Photos​

Jason sports his trusty Fisher Beer cap in front of Grosvenor Arch

Justin and the arch

Justin (left) and Rachel (right). The “friend lighting” was terrific during golden hour

Maggie and the arch

More Great Hikes Near Kanab​

• The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)
• The Toadstools
• Red Canyon Slot (Peekaboo Canyon)

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