Trails

Arches Visitor Center Nature Trail

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

Backpacking at Arches

Backcountry survival in unmarked Arches. Rough terrain, scarce water, killer heat. Permits required.

★ 4.8 968 reviews

Balanced Rock

0.3–0.4 mile loop; easy access to Balanced Rock and La Sal views.

Balanced Rock Viewpoint and Trail

Iconic 128ft balanced rock. Easy 0.3mi paved loop—arrive before sunrise for solitude and heat avoidance.

Broken Arch Trail

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

Courthouse Wash Panel Trail

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

Delicate Arch Trail

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

Delicate Arch Viewpoint Trails

Two desert paths to Utah's iconic arch. Easy flat walk or moderate climb—pick your fight.

★ 4.9 1,087 reviews

Devil’s Garden Trail

7.9-mile loop with a Primitive Trail scramble—test your grit. Start early, pack water.

Double Arch Viewpoint and Trail

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

★ 4.8 430 reviews

Grandstaff Canyon National Recreation Trail

4.5 miles RT with stream crossings; shade and a riparian oasis reward the effort.

Landscape Arch Trail

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

Park Avenue Viewpoint and Trail

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

★ 4.9 895 reviews

Sand Dune Arch

0.4 mi out-and-back. Slot canyon shade, sandy arch payoff.

★ 4.8 519 reviews

Sand Flats Recreation Area

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

Skyline Arch Trail

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

★ 4.8 712 reviews

Slickrock Bike Trail

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

The Windows Viewpoint and Trail

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

Tower Arch Trail

Steep rock scramble, sand dunes, relentless sun—solitude on Arches' quiet side.