Hike Lexington Arch Trail, Great Basin National Park, Nevada

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Lexington Arch at 7,440 feet (2,320 m) is one of the largest limestone arches in the Western United States. The 3.4 miles (5.5 km) trail leads to a six-story limestone arch. The trail has some steep sections and has a 820 feet (255 m) elevation gain. The trailhead is outside of the park, about 25 miles (48 km) south of Baker. The road is unpaved. Check at the visitor center for road conditions. The unimproved dirt road to Lexington Arch is rough and rutted. High clearance vehicles are recommended. Four-wheel drive is usually not required. From the Great Basin Visitor Center in Baker, drive south on NV Hwy 487 10.7 miles (17.2 km). On this stretch you will cross the state line into Utah, at which point NV Hwy 487 becomes Utah 21. Pass through the town of Garrison, and then pass Pruess Lake on your right. Look for the first dirt road on the right just south of Pruess Lake. Turn right onto the dirt road with a sign for Lexington Arch.Proceed west 12.0 miles (19.3 km). The road will branch in a few places. At each fork look for the sign indicating the correct direction to Lexington Arch. Please remember to close any fence gates that you open to keep livestock on their range. The road ends in a small parking area with a sign indicating the trail to Lexington Arch. Park here. Leashed pets are allowed on the Lexington Arch Trail, a day use only area.

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