• Double O Arch

    Arches

    National Park Utah

Hiking

Hikers return from a visit to Double Arch
Hikers return from a visit to Double Arch
NPS Photo by Neal Herbert
 

Arches contains a variety of hiking trails. Ranging in length and difficulty, these trails provide access to outstanding viewpoints and many of the park's famous features, including Balanced Rock and Delicate Arch. In many cases, trails travel under arches, affording quite a different perspective than what is visible from a car.

Easy Trails
Moderate Trails
Long Trails

The Fiery Furnace
The Fiery Furnace is an area of the park that has no established hiking trails, signs, or maps. Exploring this area requires careful navigation, physical agility and a hiking permit (fee charged).

Watch Your Step!

Help us protect biological soil crusts during your visit. Please walk on trails, rock or in sandy washes (where water flows when it rains), and keep all vehicles and bikes on designated roads.

  • What about my pet? What about my pet?

    Activities with pets are very limited at Arches. Read More

  • Visitor Guide Visitor Guide

    Our visitor guide and many other brochures may be downloaded. Read More

Did You Know?

Pine Tree Arch

There are over 2,000 cataloged arches in Arches National Park. In order to be considered an arch, an opening must measure at least three feet (in any direction).