Difficulty: EasyOut and Back
0.6 mi
Distance
30 ft
Elev. Gain
15m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
A short, gently sloping, hard-packed trail in the Windows Section leads to the base of Double Arch, two giant arch spans joined at one end. The taller span rises about 112 feet, making it the tallest arch in the park. Visitors may scramble up the rock beneath the arches, but should plan the route carefully because climbing up is often easier than climbing back down.
Source: National Park Servicenps.govchecked Jul 24, 2026
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
Open
Updated Jul 24, 2026 — may be out of date
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Hazards & Warnings
Heat and sun exposureTwisted knees or ankles
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Out & Back
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Castle Valley, UT · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Grand County, UT
- Jurisdiction:
- Arches National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:435-719-2299
- Address:5 miles north of Moab, Utah, on US 191 · Moab, UT · 84532
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