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Dutchman Arch is a small arch visible from I-70. It is easy to visit, and fun for kids.

Locomotive point has a small, but very dark and defined pictograph panel. Due to their close proximities to I-70 and each other, this makes a great side trip while passing by.

Trailhead

Note: You used to be able to get off the freeway near Dutchman arch. This is no longer the case, you now need to follow the longer directions listed below.

Take exit 131 from I-70 (about 30 miles west of Green River). Go south off the freeway, then the road goes west paralleling the freeway. 3.8 miles from the freeway you will find a signed junction for Head of Sinbad. Go right at this junction toward Head of Sinbad. 1.0 miles past this junction a road comes in on the left, stay right. Stay on this main road for 3.4 more miles (4.4 from the first junction) to a signed junction to Dutchman Arch. Go right, crossing under the freeway in 0.5 miles.

After crossing under the freeway, the area is a maze of roads. Below is the easiest way to get to each place.

Dutchman Arch

After the freeway the road branches into several forks, you should go left on road #641, following the fence a short distance then turning north. 0.2 miles from the highway is a junction, go left and Dutchman Arch will be on your right in 0.5 miles.

Locomotive Point

After the freeway, go right, on road #644. 0.2 miles from the freeway, go right. 0.7 miles from the freeway, go left directly toward the cliff. The panel is at the end of this road, 1.1 miles total from the freeway, and is easy to locate behind a log fence.

Route

Dutchman Arch

The arch is clearly visible right next to the road. You can drive right up to it.

Locomotive Point Panel

The panel is clearly marked as a fenced area. Enjoy the panels, they are impressive.

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