Arches National Park Vacation and Trip Information

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A sunset over Arches National Park.  
  • A sunset over Arches National Park.

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Located in Utah, Arches National Park consists of a collection of over 2,000 natural sandstone arches. The rock formations are over 5 million years old within the park’s 76,518 acres, and can be toured by hiking or backpacking along many of the trails in the area, including the Devils Garden Primitive Loop and Windows Trail. From the trails or by driving through the park, visitors can spot popular attractions including Balanced Rock, Delicate Arch as well as Double Arch which was featured in the 1988 film, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

For overnight stays in the area’s natural surroundings visitors can opt to stay at the Devils Garden Campground, which is open year-round and has over 52 campsites. During multi-day trips, visitors can explore Arches National Park through various outdoor activities like mountain biking along the less crowded Salt Valley and Willow Springs roads or rock climbing for a birds-eye-view of the arches and canyons. To see more natural wonders, visit some of the nearby attractions including Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges National Monument and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

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