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Great Basin National Park hiking guide

Lexington Arch Trail

A 5.4-mile out-and-back with 1,320 ft of climbing in Lexington Creek, rated moderate.

Key facts

Length
5.4 mi (8.7 km)
Elevation gain
1,320 ft (402 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Lexington Creek
Highest point
8,369 ft
Lowest point
7,050 ft

About Lexington Arch Trail

Hike through a rugged, high-elevation landscape to reach a unique limestone arch, possibly formed from an ancient cave system. The trail offers stunning views and solitude, with the arch standing as a testament to geological forces. Be prepared for challenging terrain and variable weather conditions.

Route map

Route map of Lexington Arch Trail in Great Basin National Park0.5 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Lexington Arch Trail7,0007,5008,000024Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 8,369 ftLow 7,050 ft
Elevation runs from 7,050 ft to 8,369 ft over 5.4 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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