HIGHLIGHTS 100-ft natural arch, slickrock scenery, sunset photography, backcountry feel BEST PHOTOGRAPHY TIME Sunset (7–8:30 PM in summer) — the arch frames a golden western sky; also excellent at sunrise when viewed from the east side of the arch GEAR REQUIREMENTS Hiking boots, 2 L water, GPS or offline map (unmarked cross-country route), sun protection. Hole-in-the-Rock Road requires high clearance when wet. Photo: The American Southwest COORDINATES 37.2822, -111.4302 → Open in Maps Sunset Arch is a large, elegant natural arch spanning nearly 100 feet, set dramatically on the slickrock of the Escalante backcountry. The approach crosses open desert and sandstone slabs with no formal trail — route-finding skills are required. Named for the warm colors it displays at dusk, the arch is a favorite of landscape photographers who make the journey down Hole-in-the-Rock Road. 14. Trail data: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query;=Sunset+Arch+Trailhead+Utah