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The Ultimate Southwest Vacation includes Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park!
Stay in Mt. Carmel Jct., the heart of the parks, and visit
the treasures of the Southwest.
Grand Staircase 9 miles
Sand Dunes 11 miles
Zion Park 12 miles
Dixie Forest 22 miles
Cedar Breaks 45 miles
Red Canyon 47 miles
Coyote Butte 57 miles
Bryce Canyon 60 miles
South Canyon 75 miles
North Rim 85 miles
Toroweap 90 miles
Plan your Coral Pink Sand Dunes Vacation with our Utah Maps
and Information
In these pages you will find insiders information on Coral
Pink Sand Dunes State Park. This detailed guide includes road maps, park maps,
pictures, trail beta, backpacking, history, fees, geology, flora, fauna, campgrounds
and things for kids to do.
Making summer memories in the Utah national parks, state parks
and Utah national monuments.
Utah!
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Coral
Pink Sand Dunes Map
Southern Utah Map
Coral Pink Sand Dunes
From Zion National Park. Exit Zion Park through the east entrance and drive 12
miles to the junction U-9 & US-89. This is Mount
Carmel Junction. Turn
south on US-89. Turn-off to the sand dunes 3 miles from Mt. Carmel Junction.
Follow Yellow Jacket road for 8 miles to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State
Park.
The arch at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes
Parking
37°08.666 N
112°35.011 W
Arch
37°08.747 N
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Coral Pink Sand Dunes Arch
For those with limited time on a busy agenda, wishing to stretch their legs before visiting the unique Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, and yet desiring to see a wonderful arch in Southern Utah, the arch at the dunes is a definite must see! It is a very short drive and even shorter walk to see this natural wonder, nestled in the pinions and junipers just off Hancock Road on the way to the State Park.
Photo Album: Arch Pictures
Trail Maps: Topo Map
Day Hike: Yes
Distance: 350 yards.
Average Hiking Time: .25 hours
Difficulty: Easy.
Trailhead: Hancock Road
Trailend: Same as trailhead.
Trail Access: Year-round.
Off the Beaten Path: yes
Best Season: Year-round.
Driving Directions
From Utah Highway 89, just a little over 9 miles south of Mt. Carmel Junction, or almost 7 miles north of Kanab is the south entrance to Coral Pink Sand Dune State Park via Hancock Road. Turn west off Highway 89 and travel .8 mile and look for a road that turns right (north) and steers toward a large hoodoo. Drive about 150 yards and park at the base of the 60' high hoodoo. Because this area is so accessible it may have evidence of neglect, so please, if possible gather any trash that may have accumulated.
The Arch
Locate the road that travels northwest just below and walk about 75-100 yards down the road and look for a spur ATV track on the right. Walk approximately 100 yards north on this spur to arrive at two rock outcrops on hikers left. The second outcropping is about 18' tall and is the location of the arch. The rock is about 30' wide, 15' tall and has an opening in the middle that can be walked through. This would be a good spot to get out of the sun, take a break and have a snack before continuing on to the park.
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