Best Hikes in Arches National Park
Containing some of the most unusual and iconic rock formations in the world, Arches National Park is no stranger to outstanding hikes.
Arches National Park
Arches National Park is one of Utah’s most sought-after national parks largely due to its more than 2,000 natural arches packed into a 76,000+ acre park. Classic hikes are found throughout the park, including two different hikes to the iconic Delicate Arch. Many of the other popular hikes include Park Avenue, the Windows, and the Devil’s Garden, home to the popular Landscape Arch and Double O Arch. While the best features are found along hiking trails, many signature features can also be found along the main roads, including Balanced Rock, the Organ, and more, allowing for something for everyone to see. While it’s one of the smaller western national parks in the National Park Service, it’s definitely one of the most popular with outdoor enthusiasts and for good reason. Its fantastic hiking and unusual scenery keep people coming back over and over again.
Must Do Hikes
Easy: The Windows
Moderate: Delicate Arch
Strenuous: Devils Garden Loop
Devils Garden
The full Devils Garden Trail is a strenuous 8.35 mile loop, and has the unique distinction of being Arches National Park’s longest and hardest maintained trail.
Double O Arch
The Double O Arch Trail is a moderate 3.75 mile one way hike in the Devils Garden of Arches National Park, bringing hikers to a spectacular double-decker arch, with many more along the way.
Landscape Arch
The Landscape Arch hike is an easy 2 mile round trip hike that brings hikers to Arches National Park’s largest natural arch.
Delicate Arch
The Delicate Arch hike is easily the most popular hike in Arches National Park, bringing hikers to arguably the most recognizable natural arch over a 1.5 mile moderate hike.
Balanced Rock
The Balanced Rock Trail is an easy 0.3 mile hike in Arches National Park that circumnavigates the prominent titular sandstone feature.
Sand Dune and Broken Arch Loop
The Sand Dune Arch and Broken Arch hike is a 1.7 mile round trip, with the option to extend it into 2.9 miles to include Tapestry Arch and the full Broken Arch Loop.
Double Arch
The Double Arch Trail is a short and easy 0.3 mile hike to a gargantuan natural arch with two arches spanning above the end of the trail. Found the in the same parking area as The Windows Trail, it’s an easy addition while in the area.
Park Avenue
The Park Avenue Trail in Arches National Park is a short and easy 1 mile hike that follows a wash through immense and massive sandstone cliffs.
The Windows
The Windows Trail of Arches National Park is one of the most popular areas the park, attracting many of the visitors to the area for its spectacular sandstone arches and formations. Found here are some of the most iconic formations inside of the park, including the North Window and Turret Arch.
Skyline Arch
Skyline Arch is an easy meander to the base of a gorgeous arch rising high above the ground. While visible from the road, it truly shines when viewed up close.