All 12 Trails in Arches National Park

Arches Visitor Center Nature Trail

Tactical 10-minute desert ecology lesson. Flat paved loop—respect the sun and you're golden.

Balanced Rock’s 0.3-mile loop is partly paved; only the initial section is flat and paved. Steps, slopes and rocky surfaces continue around the rock.

Grassland stroll to an honest arch. Easy walk, brutal sun. 1.2 miles of quiet desert grit.

Ancient rock markings, 0.8mi easy hike. Paved accessible section. Bring binoculars.

3 miles. No shade. Exposed ledge. Water discipline non-negotiable. The payoff: Utah's most iconic arch.

Walk to Arches' tallest arch on 0.6 miles of gravel. Easy 15-minute summit—perfect for families and photographers.

Walk the hard-packed path to Landscape Arch, the longest in North America. Easy, scenic, and doable in under an hour.

Stairs into a rock corridor. One mile grit, full sun, 322ft gain. Arches' busiest moderate.

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12.7 miles of Class 4 scramble from Sand Flats; shuttle recommended; relentless sun.

A 1940 collapse doubled this arch's opening. 0.4mi easy wonder, 20 minutes—but bring water.

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10.5-mile slickrock loop; 1,962 ft gain. High effort, high payoff.

Iconic arches, relentless heat, no water. Come prepared for this mile.