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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 documented arches in the park, plus pinnacles, balanced rocks, fins, and other geologic formations. Besides Arches, the park offers many viewpoints and great trails.
If you have one day in Arches National Park, here's how I'd spend it
Wake up early to catch the sunrise at..
The Windows Loop and Turret Arch Trail is an easy hike that is suitable for visitors of all ages, and offers breathtaking views and a chance to see some of the most spectacular natural wonders in Arches National Park.
Nice arch set in a fascinating rock formation. The walk here from the parking area is brief and straightforward.
•Length: 1.1 miles (1.9 km).
Walk to..
This is a unique and impressive formation, consisting of two separate arches that are joined together at the base. The larger of the two arches is over 100 feet tall, and the two arches frame the surrounding landscape, creating a dramatic and unforgettable scene.
It's an easy trail from the parking lot leads to a magnificent double arch.
•Length: 0.6 miles (1 km).
➟ Drive 7 miles to..
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
From Sand Dune Arch you can continue to Broken Arch.
It is a unique and impressive formation, consisting of a large rock arch that has a section missing, giving it its name.
It requires hiking through a lot of grass fields and sand.
•Length: 1 mile (1.6 km).
•Difficulty: Easy
➟ Drive 0.7 miles to..
This is one of the largest arches in the park and is easily recognizable due to its distinctive shape. The arch is located along the Skyline Arch Trail, a short and easy hike that provides visitors with stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
The parking lot is just a small pull-off. 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.
•Length: 0.2 miles (0.3 km)
➟ Drive 14 miles to..
The Courthouse Towers are a group of towering rock spires that stand tall and proud, and are a popular spot for rock climbing and sightseeing
If you've got time there's an easy and short trail.
•Length: 1.8 miles (2.8 km).
➟ Drive 0.5 miles to..
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.
➟ Drive 6.5 miles to..
It is a large rock tower that stands tall and proud, and is easily recognizable due to its distinctive shape. The rock tower appears to be precariously balanced on a smaller rock pedestal, giving it its name.
This is a cool sight to see. There are plenty of parking spots, the trail is paved and you can go around Balanced Rock.
•Length: 0.3 miles (0.4 km).
➟ Drive 4 miles & catch the sunset at..
It is one of the most famous and iconic landmarks in the park and is easily recognizable due to its unique, delicate shape. Delicate Arch is a freestanding arch, meaning that it is not attached to the surrounding rock formations and is instead held up by its own unique formation.
The best time to hike this trail is at sunset.
•Length: 3.4 miles (5.6 km)
•Elevation Gain: 480 feet
•Difficulty: Moderate
•Time: 2-3 hours