400 East

Courthouse Wash Panel Trail

~6 min drive

<p>Where Courthouse Wash joins the Colorado River, walk across the small bridge and up a short trail to see a panel of rock markings created by Indigenous travelers.</p> <ul> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="4" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""…

Upper Porcupine Singletrack

~20 min drive

Scenic 4-mile singletrack with 598 ft gain and excellent flow.

Park Avenue Viewpoint and Trail

~9 min drive

<p>A paved sidewalk leads to a viewpoint down a corridor of towering rock walls and curiously carved spires. Descend stairs to walk the trail among massive monoliths toward Courthouse Towers Viewpoint one mile away.</p> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="4…

Lower Jimmy Keen

~22 min drive

Easy 3.24-mile trail with 242 ft gain through scenic Utah terrain.

Arches Visitor Center Nature Trail

~9 min drive

<p>Walk a short path behind the visitor center to learn about native desert plants and their traditional uses.</p> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="4" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="5" role="listitem"> <p paraei…

The Windows Viewpoint and Trail

~14 min drive

<p>The Windows Section is located 12 miles (19 km) from the park entrance. Massive North Window is visible from the parking lot. Trails lead to Turret Arch, North Window, South Window, and Double Arch. Limited oversize parking is available at the lower lot near Double Arch. To…

Double Arch Viewpoint and Trail

~14 min drive

<p>Visible from the parking loop at The Windows, Double Arch is an impressive feature—the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/articles/arch-rock-stars.htm">tallest </a>(112 ft/34 m) and second-longest (144 ft/44 m) arch in the park. A gently sloping path leads to its base.</p> <ul ro…

Balanced Rock Viewpoint and Trail

~16 min drive

<p>Balanced Rock can be seen from the park road 9.2 miles (14.8 km) from Arches Visitor Center. View the feature from a viewpoint or hike the short trail around it. <strong>Climbing on Balanced Rock is prohibited.</strong></p> <ul role="list"> <li paraeid="{40b1cba8-3deb-4ea9-…

Delicate Arch Trail

~20 min drive

<p paraeid="{14474a94-72c6-4ab3-8f1d-b0b79e4a72e8}{247}" paraid="14182278"><em><strong>This trail is strenuous and the arch is not visible until the end of the trail.</strong> </em>For an easier view, try Delicate Arch Viewpoints.</p> <ul role="list"> <li p="" paraeid="{14474a…

Delicate Arch Viewpoint Trails

~20 min drive

<p>Delicate Arch is the most famous arch in the park and a must-see for many visitors. View it from a distance at one of two viewpoints, both reachable from this trailhead. </p> <h4><strong>Lower Delicate Arch Viewpoint</strong></h4> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data…