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Arches National Park, Moab, UT

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Arches National Park

Park entrance on US-191, north of Moab · Moab, UT

Why you should go…

Arches National Park protects more than 2,000 natural stone arches, along with pinnacles, rock fins and giant balanced rocks, in the high desert about 4 miles north of Moab. Plan at least a few hours for the scenic drive, its viewpoints and short trails, including the area called The Windows. Delicate Arch, the park's signature formation, has become a symbol of Utah. Services inside the park are limited, and the Park Service notes heavy traffic from spring through fall.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Arches National Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Desert Sun Ceramics

    Under $25

    A pottery studio and gallery in Moab offering ceramics classes and locally made work.

    2.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Tours
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    Dan Mick's Guided Jeep Tours

    $50+

    Longtime Moab off-road outfitter running guided Jeep tours over the legendary Hell's Revenge trail.

    3.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Moab Rock Shop

    Free

    Southeastern Utah's largest rock shop, run by the Ottinger family since 1958, selling fossils, minerals and dinosaur bone.

    3.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    E-Bike Moab

    $25–$50

    Moab e-bike rental shop with a fleet of electric bikes plus guided rides to Arches, Potash Road and local trails.

    4.1 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Adrift Adventures

    $50+

    Moab outfitter running whitewater rafting, jeep, ATV and horseback trips through Arches and Canyonlands country.

    4.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Wild West Voyages

    $50+

    Moab outfitter running Colorado River rafting trips and guided tours of Arches and Canyonlands.

    5.0 mi awayMore like this