Arches National Park - 1 Day Complete

Stop at the visitor center to plan your visit, fill your water bottle, learn about the park, and pick up a souvenir.

This trail hikes up 538 feet (164 m) to the most famous arch in the park, crossing open slickrock with no shade. Pass historic Wolfe Ranch and a rock markings panel, then climb steadily; follow the rock cairns and signs. Just before you get to Delicate Arch, the trail traverses a narrow rock ledge for about 200 yards (183 m). Take at least 2 quarts (2 L) of water per person. Roundtrip distance: 3 miles (4.8 km) Time: 2-3 hours

Massive North Window is visible from the parking lot. A gentle climb up a hard-packed trail and stone steps leads to North Window, South Window, and Turret Arch. Return to the parking lot via the same trail, or take the slightly longer primitive route around the back side. First 300 feet (91 m) of main trail may be accessible to wheelchairs with assistance. Roundtrip Distance: 1 mi (1.6 km) Time: 30-60 min Elevation Change: 99 ft (30 m)

Balanced Rock is visible from the park road. Although parking is limited, many visitors stop to complete the short hike around the feature's base for unusual and up-close perspectives. This loop trail is partly paved and may be accessible to wheelchairs. Climbing on Balanced Rock is prohibited. Roundtrip Distance: 0.3 mi (0.4 km) Time: 15-30 min Elevation Change: 35 ft (11 m)

A hard-packed trail leads to a spectacular ribbon of rock, whose span is longer than 300 feet (91 m). Spur trails lead to Pine Tree Arch and Tunnel Arch. Steep slopes may be accessible to wheelchairs with assistance. After Landscape Arch, the Devils Garden Trail becomes difficult, with rock scrambling, narrow ledges, and exposure to heights. Roundtrip Distance: 1.8 mi (2.9 km) Time: 30-60 min Elevation Change: 40 ft (12 m)

A paved sidewalk (wheelchair accessible) leads to a viewpoint down a corridor of towering rock walls and spires. Descend stairs to walk the trail among massive monoliths toward Courthouse Towers Viewpoint. For a roundtrip hike, return along the trail rather than walking along the road. Roundtrip Distance: 1.8 mi (3.2 km) Time: 1 hour Elevation Change: 322 ft (98 m)