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Arches National Park is one of Utah's Mighty 5 which contains the world’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches. There are over 2,000 natural sandstone arches in the park, plus pinnacles, balanced rocks, fins, and other geologic formations. The park is popular for its unique geology, as well as outdoor recreation activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and photography.
Arches National Park is located near Moab, Utah. Other ways to get there are:
• Grand Junction, CO - 110 miles.
• Salt Lake City, UT - 236 miles.
• Denver, CO - 360 miles.
Admission to Arches National Park is good for seven days. You can come and go any time with your seven-day pass.
• Private Vehicle Fee - $30.00
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15-passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants.
• Motorcycle Fee - $25.00
Admits a private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders.
• Per Person - $15.00
Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
We suggest getting a USA National Parks Pass for just $80 and saving money if you’re planning on visiting multiple National Parks in a year.
Moab is the best place to stay it is very close by and has a variety of places to stay that can fit any budget. There are also camping grounds around the area where you can stay.
Try to avoid April-September because it’s the busiest time to visit and the summer temperatures can exceed 100 degrees, which can make exploring the park's trails very uncomfortable especially since there is no shade. The best visit is October-March when the weather is much cooler and the crowds are fewer.
You can see Arches National park in a day, but if you’d like to explore a little more and be able to do all the hikes it’s best to spend 2 days in the park.
Timed Entry Tickets will be available in block releases 3 months in advance. You can book reservations between April 1 through October 31, 2023. Visitors may enter the park before 7 am and after 4 pm without a timed entry ticket. You'll have a one-hour window to enter the park from the time you booked your entry. Reservation is per vehicle.
To make reservations click here!
You won’t be bored in Arches National Park. There are so many Arches you can explore.
• La Sal Mountains Viewpoint: A great spot to see a view of The Organ, Tower of Babel, Sheep Rock, and Three Gossips. No hiking is needed, just park your car and enjoy the scenery.
• Park Avenue: A great viewpoint to check out while in Arches National Park. If you've got time there's an easy and short trail here, 1.8 mile RT (1.1 km).
• Balanced Rock: This is a cool sight to see. There are plenty of parking spots, the trail is paved and you can go all the way around the Balanced Rock.
Length: 0.3 miles (0.4 km).
• Delicate Arch: Delicate Arch is Arches National Park's Crown jewel and the best time to hike Delicate Arch Trail is at sunset.
Trail Length: 3.4 miles (5.6 km).
Time: 2-3 hours.
Difficulty: Moderate (Hard for beginners)
Elevation Gain: 480 feet.
• Windows Loop & Turret Arch Trail: Nice arch set in a really interesting rock formation. The walk here from the parking area is brief and easy.
Length: 1.1 miles (1.9 km).
• Double O Arch: The second largest arch within the Devils Garden area. As the name implies, there are two arches here and the landscape is beautiful.
Length: 4.1 miles (6.6km).
Elevation Gain: 5,150 feet.
Difficulty: Hard.
• Skyline Arch: The parking lot is just a pull-off, and very small. You can see this arch right from the road, no need to hike in you choose not to, but if you do, the hike is short and nice.
Trail Length: 0.2 miles (0.3 km)
• Sand Dune Arch: You walk through a pretty tight canyon with soft sand and then surprise, there’s the arch. It’s a good size and has lots of fun rocks to explore all around.
Length: 0.4 miles (0.6 km).
Difficulty: Easy.
• Broken Arch: Cool arch that requires hiking through a lot of grass feild and sand.
Legnth: 1 mile (1.6 km).
Difficulty: Easy.
•There's no food around, not even a vending machine. Bring your own snacks and food.
•No Pets allowed.
•Leave no trace.