Formerly known as Sand Cove Mesa
Hiking ~ Page Arizona ~ Rim Trail
Hike Overview
Biidi The Arch Mesa, formerly known as Sand Cove Mesa, is an enjoyable, rambling hike within the city limits of Page, Arizona that passes above Biidi the Arch, the Spire of Dreams, an old performance stage, and open viewpoints overlooking Lake Powell and the surrounding canyon country.
Type of Hike : Out and Back or Loop
Length: .5 to 1 Mile depending on route choice
Difficulty: Easy
Terrain: Soft Sand & Slickrock Sandstone
Elevation Gain: 25 feet
Dog Friendly: Yes – Leash
Directions to the Trailhead
You can park either in the Shell Gas Station Chicken Jerky Trading Post parking lot or on the asphalt pullout just off Coppermine Road south of Roam America RV Park. From the pullout, a short road will lead you to the trailhead. !!CAUTION!! Be sure to stay on the crushed asphalt— the sand is very soft, and you risk getting stuck if you drive into it.
Biidi the Arch Mesa Description
Biidi the Arch, officially named on Google Maps and by the landowners, has been known informally by several names over the years, including Sand Cove Cavern, Shell Cave (or the Shell Gas Station Cave), Big Lake Sand Cave, and simply Sand Cove Mesa in older local references. The mesa that hosts the increasingly popular Biidi the Arch, located behind the Shell Gas Station (Chicken Jerky) Trading Post, offers several nearby features that are equally worthy of exploration. While many visitors gravitate toward the side of the mesa facing the highway and the town of Page, don’t miss the Spire of Dreams standing proudly on the southwestern corner. An elegant passageway carved around its base leads to breathtaking views of Lake Powell and the Grand Staircase National Monument.
In between Biidi the Arch and the Spire, you’ll find an intriguing old rusted stage called The Stage of Broken Dreams in a natural amphitheater. Walk up on it and imagine yourself performing there.
If you’re looking for a bit more mileage, the mesa can be circumnavigated in a circular fashion. There is no established trail, but travel is generally easy across sand and slickrock, with broad northern views along much of the route.
This accessible hike is conveniently located within the city limits of Page, AZ, making it the perfect outing for those short on time or for anyone looking to combine it with the Rim Trail or the Wind Cavern Loop Hike
