Things to do in Arches National Park
A high-desert park of Entrada sandstone arches, fins, balanced rocks, slickrock trails, and open views toward the La Sal Mountains.
Best months: March, April, October, November
What is worth your time in Arches National Park
Delicate Arch TrailDo not miss
The slickrock climb to the freestanding arch is the park icon and the most memorable first-timer experience.
Hike · 2.8 hr5
Double ArchDo not miss
A short path reaches two massive joined arches that feel huge from below with minimal effort.
Viewpoint · 45 min4.9
The Windows SectionDo not miss
North Window, South Window, and Turret Arch create a compact, family-friendly cluster of classic formations.
Hike · 1.5 hr4.9
Landscape ArchDo not miss
The easy Devils Garden route reaches one of North America largest and most fragile-looking arches.
Hike · 1.6 hr
Devils Garden Primitive Loop
The full loop reaches multiple arches, fins, slickrock, and the park wildest maintained trail terrain.
Hike · 6 hr5
Fiery Furnace
The maze of fins, slots, and hidden passages is Arches most distinctive permit-based adventure.
Ranger Program · 3.5 hr4.9
Park Avenue Trail
A short canyon walk between sandstone walls gives a dramatic first hike near the entrance.
Hike · 1.5 hr4.9
Sand Dune Arch
A very short walk into shaded fins reaches a small arch in soft sand that kids usually love.
Hike · 33 min4.9
Arches Visitor Center
The visitor center is the best indoor stop for heat safety, current conditions, exhibits, water, and ranger advice.
Ranger Program · 45 min4.8
Balanced Rock
The roadside formation is one of the park most recognizable low-effort stops and a strong sunset silhouette.
Viewpoint · 33 min4.8
Panorama Point
The drive-up overlook is a flexible sunset or night-sky stop with open views across the park.
Viewpoint · 1 hr4.8
Skyline Arch
A quick stop reaches a large high arch near Devils Garden with very little time commitment.
Viewpoint · 28 min4.8
Wolfe Ranch
The historic cabin and nearby Ute rock art add cultural context at the Delicate Arch trailhead.
Other · 33 min4.7
Arches Scenic Drive
The main park road threads through nearly every major district and works well when heat or mobility limits hiking.
Scenic Drive · 3 hr
And 2 more, which the planner picks between based on your dates, pace and what you are into.
Worth knowing
- Arches is famous for more than 2,000 natural stone arches, especially Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, Double Arch, The Windows, and Fiery Furnace.