Stud Horse Trail Network – Skylight Arch
“Fantastic vistas! A delightful experience with lots of overlooks. And Skylight Arch is a beautifully photogenic rock sculpture.”
Easy
Varies with over 6 miles (9.66 km) of trail network
Hiking
This trail in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is generally a flat surface that offers magnificent vistas of Navajo Mountain, the Kaiparowits Plateau, Clark Bench, Lone Rock and Lake Powell. There are 5.71 miles (9.2 km) in the trail network; 3.28 miles (5.3 km) consists of two-track and 2.43 miles (3.9 km) follows a single track. There are steep drop-offs on all sides.
CAUTION: Impassable when wet. High clearance 4-wheel drive advised.
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Directions
From the intersection of Lake Powell Blvd. and North Navajo Drive, the trailhead is 14.59 miles (23.48 km) of which 6.09 miles (9.8 km) is dirt road. High clearance 4-wheel drive advised. Impassable when wet. Drive north and west on Lake Powell Blvd., merge onto HWY 89 north. Cross over Glen Canyon Dam. At mile 8.5 turn left onto dirt road. You will encounter an unlocked gate. Close gate behind you.
Click marker below to navigate to trailhead.
Trail Details
Trailhead Coordinates: 37º0.4210’N 111º36.4897’W
Trail Access: National Park Service, U.S. Fee Area
Trail Surface: Earth, sand
Trail Condition: Moderately developed
Trail Use Type: Hiking
Best Season: Year round, prepare for heat in summer, snow and ice in winter. Impassable when wet.
Parking at Trailhead: Yes
Restroom / Water: No
Pet Friendly: Yes, leash required for pets.
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Trail Type: Loop trail with an out and back
Trail Length: Varies; 5.71 miles (9.2 km) of trail network; 3.28 miles (5.3 km) consists of two-track and 2.43 miles (3.9 km) follows a single track
Elevation Gain / Loss: Varies depending on route, relatively flat
Elevation at Trailhead: 4611’
Cell Service: Intermittent
Land Manager: National Park Service (NPS) - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GCNRA)
