An unmarked backcountry route along the Escalante River and up Phipps Wash to a huge, thick-shouldered arch you can stand inside. The final steep slickrock scramble to the arch and constant route-finding keep the crowds away.
| Type | Out-and-back |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Length | 8.8 miles |
| Park or area | Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument |
| Nearest town | Escalante |
| Permits | No |
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