Schmidt Arch
About
Schmidt 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 4,600 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 destinations are close by. The Ring Arch Trail and Courthouse Wash Trail are each about 1.3 miles away, and the Balanced Rock Trail is about 2.7 miles off. For an overnight stay, Goose Island Campground is about 4.4 miles away.
Arch Facts
Elevation
4,579 ft
Land manager
National Park Service
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Schmidt 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, 3.8 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 · 7.1 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 climbing0.8 mi
- Ring Arch TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Courthouse Wash TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Balanced Rock TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Zippy Zebra WallRock climbing3.3 mi
- State Highway 313Rock climbing4.2 mi
- Goose Island CampgroundCamping4.4 mi
- Goose Island Group SitesCamping4.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
