Utah has lot of national parks with characteristic red/orange rocks. We visited Arches in winter and like Bryce NP we just love this contrast of orange rocks with white snow. And we were lucky to have really nice sunrises and sunsets. If you do not have too much time one day is enough but we recommend at least 2 days.
Good place to stay is Moab. Small and cozy town. From here you have close to Arches and Canyonlands National Park.
Arches National Park has lot of easy and moderate trails.
Short and easy trails
Balanced Rock
Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation gain: 55 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Alltrails trail: link
Arches has easy trails and with amazing view. This hike has less then 0.5 mile.
Park Avenue Trail
Length: 1.8 miles
Elevation gain: 55 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Alltrails trail: link
It is first hike when you enter the park and leads to Courthouse Towers by spectacular canyon. On the beginning is steep but it is moderate trail. You will see there Three Gossips. It takes 1.8 mile.
Windows Loop and Turret Arch
Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation gain: 154 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Alltrails trail: link
Trail leads to the massive North Window, South Window, and Turret Arch. It is 1.2 mile loop.
Double Arch Trail
Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation gain: 95 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Alltrails trail:link
Long and moderate trails
Delicate Arch Trail
Length: 3.4 miles
Elevation gain: 626 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Alltrails trail: link
The trail is only 3 miles but on the end is climb and narrow trail. Check trail conditions before and have shoes tractions. They are very helpful specially if there is ice.
Devil’s Garden
Length: 7.8 miles
Elevation gain: 1131 ft
Difficulty: Hard
Alltrails trail: link
Popular trail with 7 arches on this trail and to avoid crowds start early morning.
Below you have plan with lenght of hikes. Enjoy!
| Day | Place | Miles |
| Day 1 | Park Avenue | 1.8 |
| Balanced Rock | 0.5 | |
| Windows Loop with Turret Arch | 1.2 | |
| Double Arch | 0.5 | |
| Delicate Arch | 3.4 | |
| Day 2 | Devil’s Garden | 7.8 |
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