Flatiron Arch
About
Flatiron Arch is a natural arch in Arches National Park in Utah, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Moab, about 7 miles away. The arch sits at roughly 4,400 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 70°F and October highs around 72°F, while July highs average near 99°F. Several other spots are close by. The Arches National Park climbing area is under a mile away, and the Ring Arch Trail and Courthouse Wash Trail are each about 1.4 miles off. For an overnight stay, Goose Island Campground is about 4 miles away.
Arch Facts
Elevation
4,410 ft
Land manager
National Park Service
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Flatiron Arch
Utah
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–80°F and lows of 37–53°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Arches Np Hqs, UT weather station, 4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan42° high22° low
- Feb50° high29° low
- Mar62° high37° low
- Apr70° high44° low
- May80° high53° low
- Jun93° high63° low
- Jul99° high70° low
- Aug96° high68° low
- Sep87° high58° low
- Oct72° high44° low
- Nov56° high33° low
- Dec42° high24° low
Where it is
- Arches National Park · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Moab, Utah · 7 mi
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Arches National Park as of Oct 9, 2026:
Trip-planning tips for 2026
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Arches National ParkRock climbing0.9 mi
- Ring Arch TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Courthouse Wash TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Balanced Rock TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Zippy Zebra WallRock climbing3.3 mi
- Northside RoutesRock climbing4.1 mi
- Goose Island CampgroundCamping4.2 mi
- Goose Island Group SitesCamping4.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
