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Skyline Arch Trail
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Skyline Arch Trail
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<p>A short, out-and-back hike on well defined trail leads to an arch in a high wall. A gentle, rocky uphill slope at the beginning of the trail continues along a relatively flat path to the base of the arch.</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 paraeid="{edab8278-0fbd-4351-954a-8493e494c6fe}{203}" paraid="267250604"><strong>Roundtrip Distance</strong>: 0.4 mi (0.6 km) </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="4" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="5" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{edab8278-0fbd-4351-954a-8493e494c6fe}{212}" paraid="1979544175"><strong>Time</strong>: 10-20 min </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="4" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="5" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{edab8278-0fbd-4351-954a-8493e494c6fe}{221}" paraid="767971236"><strong>Elevation Change</strong>: 28 ft (8 m) </p> </li> </ul> <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 paraeid="{edab8278-0fbd-4351-954a-8493e494c6fe}{230}" paraid="1087242033"><strong>Difficulty</strong>: Easy </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="4" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="5" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{edab8278-0fbd-4351-954a-8493e494c6fe}{237}" paraid="949341204"><strong>Accessibility</strong>: While the trail is mostly level, steps at the beginning make it inaccessible to wheelchairs. Instead, drive to the campground amphitheater and take the paved path to view Skyline Arch from the opposite side.</p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="4" data-aria-posinset="4" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="5" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{edab8278-0fbd-4351-954a-8493e494c6fe}{255}" paraid="1009835080">Dogs are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. <a href="https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/service-animals.htm">What is a service animal?</a></p> </li> </ul> <p>Arches are constantly changing. Most changes are slow, but some can be dramatic. A large boulder suddenly fell out of Skyline Arch in 1940, roughly doubling the size of the opening. You can see remnants of this rockfall at the base of Skyline Arch, about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) down the trail.</p>
Broken Arch Trail
~1 min drive
<p>Hike across grasslands to a stone arch that isn't actually broken -- yet. You can just hike out and back to the arch, make it a loop, or add on a side trip to Sand Dune Arch.</p> <h4>Broken Arch (from Sand Dune Arch Trailhead)</h4> <ul> <li><strong>Roundtrip Distance</stron…
Upper Porcupine Singletrack
~35 min drive
Scenic 4-mile singletrack with 598 ft gain and excellent flow.
Sand Dune Arch Trail
~1 min drive
<p>Hike through deep sand to find this hidden arch between tall sandstone walls. You may also choose to continue across a grassland to Broken Arch, returning via the same trail or making a loop through the campground.</p> <h4 paraeid="{edab8278-0fbd-4351-954a-8493e494c6fe}{43}…
Devils Garden Trail
~1 min drive
<p>Devils Garden is located at the northern end of the park, 18 miles (28 km) from the park entrance. Toilets are open year-round. Drinking water is available spring through fall. This trailhead offers a range of hiking experiences, from easy to strenuous. Three options are li…
Delicate Arch Trail
~8 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…
Tower Arch Trail
~8 min drive
<p paraeid="{c53efc85-eb38-43a2-b772-d182dcc30388}{11}" paraid="1545835873">On the park's quieter side, this trail climbs up a rock wall, cuts across a valley, and then meanders through sandstone fins and sand dunes. Reaching this trailhead requires driving 8 mi (14 km) on unp…
Balanced Rock Viewpoint and Trail
~9 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 Viewpoint Trails
~9 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…
Double Arch Viewpoint and Trail
~11 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…
The Windows Viewpoint and Trail
~11 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…
