Day 1 at Arches
We arrived at Arches National Park around 11:00 AM. When we were there (May 21, 2022), they were requiring everyone to reserve a time slot for entry into the park. This was a pilot program, so check the NPS website button below to see if this is required during your visit. Our time slot was 11:00 AM, but with traffic at the entrance, we did not get into the park until around 12:00 PM. Make sure to have your reservation confirmation and national park pass available when you get to the ranger desk as this will make entry a quicker process.
We stopped by the visitor center at the beginning of the park and then drove to the end of the park road, which is 18 miles.
Hikes to Do at Arches National Park:
- Devil’s Garden Trail (To Landscape Arch: 1.8 miles roundtrip)- Easy trail
- Spur Trails (trails branching off main trail): Pine Tree Arch and Tunnel Arch
- Skyline Arch Trail (.4 miles roundtrip)- Very easy and can be seen from the road
- Broken Arch Trail (1.2 miles roundtrip)- Easy Trail
- Spur Trail: Sand Dune Arch
- The Windows and Turret Arch Trail (1 mile roundtrip)- Easy trail
- Double Arch Trail (.6 miles roundtrip)- Easy and can be seen from The Windows parking lot
- Delicate Arch (3 miles roundtrip)- Strenuous trail
- Great for sunset- bring a headlamp
Need a Break?
Panorama Point is a great place to stop and take a rest or snack break. There are restrooms and covered picnic areas with wide open views of Arches National Park.
