Best trails in Arches National Park
4.5·90,612 reviews·United States: #7 of 60 national parks
Want to find the best trails in Arches National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 44 great trails for hiking and walking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 18 easy hiking trails in Arches National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 3 to 3,261 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Arches National Park.
Top trails
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(26413)
•Moderate
•3.2 mi
•Est. 1h 35m
Delicate Arch Trail is a short hike in Arches National Park to Utah's most recognizable natural arch, which you will likely recognize from the Utah license plate. The park is home to some of the most unique geologic features in the world. This fantastic hiking trail leads along the red rock slabs to the largest free standing arch in the park. You’ll pass smaller stone arches, piles of balanced rocks, and tall sandstone fins on your way to this incredible rocky feature.
The parking lot is...
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(11548)
•Hard
•7.9 mi
Devils Garden is a popular, challenging hike at the northern end of the park. The trail offers incredible views of unique arches, including Landscape Arch, which is one of the longest natural spans in the world.
The trailhead is at the end of the main road through the park. There is a large parking area, but during busy weekends it can be difficult to find parking.
The mapped route on this page traverses the area counter-clockwise, with many side trips to the various arches. You can skip...
3
(3936)
•Moderate
•4.2 mi
•Est. 1h 55m
Double O Arch is a natural rock formation with two arches. This formation is the second biggest arch in the Devil's Garden area. The biggest one is the Landscape Arch. To get to Double O Arch, the trail starts at the Devil's Garden parking lot and passes by Landscape Arch first. The Devil's Garden trail is well-maintained and flat until you pass by the Landscape Arch. After passing Landscape Arch, the terrain on the trail becomes rugged and rocky. There are some drop-offs and steep inclines...
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(4160)
•Easy
•1.2 mi
•Est. 30m
A short hike to a lovely arch with great views.
Turret Arch is a beautiful free standing arch in the Windows area of Arches NP. The views over the area are exceptional.
Follow the trail to the Windows, bearing right at the first intersection, and near the top of the ridge, leave the trail and go cross country to the Arch. There is good climbing for the kids and by going through the Arch a great view through Turret to the North Window and beyond. Also good views of the Cove of Caves and...
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(5291)
•Easy
•0.6 mi
•Est. 16m
The Double Arch Trail is a short loop that takes you to a massive Double O Arch rock formation in the Windows section of Arches National Park. An optional scramble at the end of the trail leads to the base of the arches. Although it is a short hike, the path is sandy. There is also a great view from the trailhead if you want to avoid hiking the entire trail. Bikes and dogs are not allowed on this trail.
To get there, you must drive just over nine miles up Main Park Road from the Visitor...
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(4183)
•Easy
•0.7 mi
•Est. 20m
This amazing trail in Moab leads to the Windows Viewpoint, one of the park's most scenic areas. The trail features the North Window and South Window and goes past the Turret Arch. From the parking lot, visitors can see the North Window. Most of the trail is well-marked. However, there are sections with rock stairs, uneven terrain, and slopes near the base of the arches.
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(3125)
•Easy
•29.4 mi
Drive through Arches National Park and see the highlights along the way, with a few stops for optional hikes to see more
This driving tour will take you to every major sight in Arches National Park and then some. Start at the Visitor Center to learn some background about the park and the area's history before driving along the main road through the park.
Stop at Park Avenue to walk through a canyon with wild rock formations on either side, stop at several turnoffs along the way to see such...
10
(3295)
•Easy
•1.8 mi
•Est. 50m
Just 3.6 miles (5.8 km) after Arches National Park Visitor Center, this is many visitors' first scenic stop. At Park Avenue, you can gaze down a grand boulevard of rock and let your imagination loose. Previous visitors named some of the rock features here "Queen Nefertiti," "Queen Victoria," and "Sausage Rock" (also known as "The Corndog"). This short downhill hike near the Arches National Park Entrance with spectacular views of red rock fins and towers.
Arches offers a landscape of...
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Trail reviews for Arches National Park
Our favorite hike we did on our trip to Arches. Started later in the day around 2 PM in late October and once we passed Landscape Arch we saw maybe only a few other hikers. Fun little scramble and walk along a ridge and beautiful views at the end, highly recommend this one.
Loved this trail - the variety of terrain, the views and the fact that the elevation gains were scattered throughout, so wasn’t very difficult. Saw several hikers during the course of the hike, but never felt it was ‘crowded’. If you have one day at Arches, this is the trail to do!!
The ranger will tell you to not use a map and find your own adventure, but without all trails I wouldn't have found some of the arches.
Difficulty: Hard
Couldn't go to Arches and not see Delicate Arch. So I started the hike 20 minutes after sunset, no big deal, there was more than enough moonlight to see the arch and it was great as always, and no other people for once.
It was definitely fun to do the loop! This is a popular place for non-hikers. And they can get enough views without hiking. So the trail quickly gets significantly less crowded, and is definitely more fun than just briefly taking in the arches.
Windows Loop and Turret Arch Trail
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Arches National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Arches National Park is Delicate Arch Trail, which has a 4.9 star rating from 26,413 reviews. This trail is 3.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 629 ft.
What is the longest trail in Arches National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Arches National Park is Courthouse Wash from Willow Springs. This trail is estimated to be 11.7 mi long.
How many trails are in Arches National Park?
There are 44 trails in Arches National Park. These trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 90,612 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Arches National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Arches National Park has you covered. Arches National Park Driving Tour boasts the most elevation gain with 3,261 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Eye of the Whale and Tower Arch 4x4 Route, which will get you 2,647 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Arches National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 camping trail in Arches National Park which is Sand Dune Arch to Broken Arch Loop with an average 4.7 star rating from 2,001 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Arches National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 running trails in Arches National Park and the most popular is Park Avenue Trail with an average 4.7 star rating from 3,295 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Arches National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 biking trails in Arches National Park and the most popular is Willow Springs OHV Road with an average 4.6 star rating from 216 community reviews.