Hiking in Arches National Park
Featured Hikes: Delicate Arch, Devils Garden, Windows Section, Fiery Furnace
From Utah's famous icon, Delicate Arch, to other surreal features such as Balanced Rock, Arches National Park offers a plethora of hiking trails for visitors of all ability levels. An intertwining of most trail systems allows visitors to see many of the park's 2,000 sandstone arches up close and personal within a few days.
Watch our video clips highlighting the Delicate Arch and Devils Garden hikes.
Uniquely, many Arches National Park trails lead directly under some of the arches, giving a new perspective to these famous natural icons. Due to the relatively small size of the park, few trails extend far from paved roads. There are a few trails into remote areas and they are extremely rewarding. Check with the visitor's center before planning a backcountry trip.
Arches National Park Trails
| Trails | Miles/km | Avg. Time | Difficulty | Description |
| Balanced Rock | .3 mi/ .5 km | 15-30 min | Easy | Rock formation, loop |
| Broken Arch | 1.3 mi/ 2.1 km | 30-60 min | Easy | Arch |
| Broken Arch with Loop | 2 mi/ 3.2 km | 30-60 min | Easy | Arch, sand dunes, slickrock |
| Delicate Arch Viewpoint | 100 yards | 10-15 min | Easy | Viewpoint of Delicate Arch |
| Desert Nature Trail | .2 mi/ .3 km | 10-15 min | Easy | Nature Walk, Trail Guide |
| Double Arch | .5 mi/.8 km | 15-30 min | Easy | Two giant arches |
| Landscape Arch | 2 mi/3.2 km | 30-60 min | Easy | Spectacular ribbon of rock |
| Sand Dune Arch | .4 mi/ .6 km | 15-30 min | Easy | Secluded arch/sandstone fins |
| Skyline Arch | .4 mi/ .6km | 10-20 min | Easy | Arch |
| The Windows | 1 mi/ 1.6 km | 30-60 min | Easy | North, South Windows, Turret Arch |
| Park Avenue | 1 mi/ 1.6 km | 30-60 min | Moderate | Canyon, Courthouse Towers |
| Tower arch | 3.4 mi/ 5.6 km | 2-3 hours | Moderate | Rock wall, dunes, sandstone fins |
| Delicate Arch | 3 mi/ 4.8 km | 2-3 hours | Strenuous | Slickrock, arch |
| Devils Garden | 7.2 mi/ 11.5 km | 3-5 hours | Strenuous | Eight arches |
| Double O Arch | 4 mi/ 6.4 km | 2-3 hours | Strenuous | Parition, Navajo Arches |
| Fiery Furnace | no marked trails | Permit required, trail guide available |
General Tips:
- Study an area overview map
- Small rock piles called cairns mark the trails.
- Remote trails may not be well marked or maintained.
- Pets are NOT allowed along any trails.
- Bring plenty of water. Most trails provide little shade.
- Trail guides may be available. Check with the visitor center.
- Permits are required for backcountry or overnight hiking, but cannot be reserved in advance.
- Maximum group size is twelve for backcountry groups. Smaller groups are strongly recommended.
Maps, trail guides and brochures are available at the Utah.com store.
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