15 Amazing Arches National Park Hikes You Cannot Miss

Anyone can drive through and view all of the canyons, arches, and mountains from their car window, but to really immerse yourself you’ll want to check out the best hikes in Arches National Park.

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This national park is home to over 2,000 arches, most of which have their very own hiking trail.

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If you have a short window of time in which to explore the park, choosing just a couple of these trails is easier said than done.

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This trail is one of the best Arches National Park hikes and leads to the famous Delicate Arch. Yep, the arch that appears on every Utah license plate!

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Located in the Devils Garden, which is home to a handful of the area’s most iconic arches and landforms, this trail puts all the best of the national park’s natural beauty on full display.

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Devils Garden Trail to Double O Arch

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Primitive Trail

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Anyone can visit the Balanced Rock viewpoint, but if you really want to take in the beauty of these rock formations, you’ll have to hit the trail.

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