Name: Branch Trail
Rating: 5.0

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Part of The Wave area and need a permit for The Wave.

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This is part of The Wave and you need a Wave Permit.

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The trail takes you by the 2nd Wave and then zig zags up the Navajo sandstone onto the mesa. There you can explore The Alcove, Melody Arch, and Hourglass Arch. You can also head North on the mesa to explore Top Rock Arch.

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Land Manager: BLM Utah - Kanab Field Office

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The Dune. Side trip from The Wave. Beautiful bowl-shaped alcove.

Feb 10, 2023 near Fredonia, AZ

Feb 11, 2023 near Fredonia, AZ

Dec 10, 2023 near Fredonia, AZ

Dec 10, 2023 near Fredonia, AZ

Dec 10, 2023 near Fredonia, AZ

Melody Arch. A great side trip from The Wave

Feb 11, 2023 near Fredonia, AZ

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Branch Trail

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72%

5,610' 1,710 m

5,209' 1,588 m

401' 122 m

172' 53 m

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