Triple Arch
About
Triple Arch is a natural arch in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Navajo Mountain, about 15 miles away. The arch sits at roughly 4,400 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Bullfrog Basin weather station show April highs around 72°F and October highs around 73°F, while July averages about 100°F. Hole In The Rock Trail is about 4 miles away. Climbers can head to Hogwarts Wall, about 5 miles off, or Escalante Arm, about 7 miles away. Reflection Canyon Trail is roughly 8 miles from the arch.
Arch Facts
Elevation
4,399 ft
Land manager
National Park Service
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Triple 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 63–82°F and lows of 36–53°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bullfrog Basin, UT weather station, 19 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan46° high26° low1 days with snow
- Feb53° high30° low1 days with snow
- Mar63° high36° low
- Apr72° high44° low
- May82° high53° low
- Jun94° high64° low
- Jul100° high71° low
- Aug97° high68° low
- Sep88° high60° low
- Oct73° high46° low
- Nov58° high34° low
- Dec46° high26° low1 days with snow
Where it is
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Navajo Mountain, Utah · 15 mi
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area as of Oct 9, 2026:
Lees Ferry Campground Partial Closure
Caution · posted Aug 26, 2026
Park Closure · posted Aug 24, 2026
Lake Powell Recreational Water Advisory
Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Hole In The Rock TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Hogwarts WallRock climbing5.1 mi
- Escalante ArmRock climbing6.8 mi
- Main Escalante ChannelRock climbing7.3 mi
- Reflection Canyon TrailHiking7.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
