River Side Hike · Desolation Canyon
Three Canyon Arch Hike
Three Canyon Arch — the easiest arch objective accessible from a Desolation Canyon camp.
The Three Canyon Arch Hike accesses a natural arch in the Three Canyon drainage at mile 46 — a short climb from the river level to a sandstone arch visible against the sky. The arch formed through differential erosion in the Uinta Formation sandstone, and it is visible from the river corridor when looking up into the Three Canyon drainage. The hike is the most straightforward arch objective in the Desolation Canyon corridor — moderate terrain, short distance, clear visual objective. It is a good afternoon hike for groups arriving at Three Canyon Camp mid-day, and accessible for most fitness levels.