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Union Arch Trail

Length: 0.36 mi

Est. time: 6m

Gain: 0 ft

Loss: 87 ft

Max elev: 150 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 2Nativehike

Elevation profile

+0 ft gain · −87 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion (Campground)

Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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