The path to Vultee Arch is a delightful walk in the woods that climbs slowly but steadily on a gradual incline. You start out in a more open area but soon find yourself passing cypress, oaks, ponderosas, and eventually fir trees. The farther you go into the forest, the richer the soil and denser the vegetation. The trail is shaded very well and so it makes an excellent hike in the hot summers. The trail crosses a creek bed several times, which is typically not a problem because the place is almost always dry.

Toward the end of the trail you climb a short distance onto a red rock ledge where you can see the natural arch off to your left. This is an ideal stopping place with beautiful views over the canyon behind you, and huge cliffs off to either side. If you like, you can hike up to the arch or just climb around back here and play.