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TREKKN RV Travels and Recommendations guide
Top 13 locations in Moab
byTREKKN RV Travels and
Michal Ben-Ari and
Julie Bonner and
TREKKN RV Travels
Live update: Updated March 2, 2022Copy link
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TREKKN RV TravelsThe Devil’s Garden Trail is the longest and most difficult trail in Arches National Park. The entire loop is 7.9 miles long, with sections of the trail that require rock scrambling and carefully traversing fins with a considerable drop-off.
When hiking this trail, it is possible to see 8 different and uniquely beautiful arches.
Read more about the Devil's Garden Trail at https://trekkn.co/devils-garden-trail-arches-national-park/
2. Pine Tree Arch
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsPine Tree Arch is located right at the start of the Devil's Garden Trail. It is one of the 8 different arches along the trail. This arch gets its name from the number of juniper trees that can be seen directly underneath the arch.
Read more about Pine Tree Arch and the Devil's Garden Trail at https://trekkn.co/devils-garden-trail-arches-national-park/
3. Tunnel Arch
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsTunnel Arch is one of the 8 different arches along the Devil's Garden Trail. Even though you can’t get up close and personal with this arch-like some of the others, it is still a marvel.
This arch gets its name from the way that it seems to “tunnel” through an impressively thick section of a sandstone fin. The result is a window-like feature, nearly circular in appearance.
Read more about Tunnel Arch and the Devil's Garden Trail at https://trekkn.co/devils-garden-trail-arches-national-park/
4. Landscape Arch
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsOften considered the crown jewel of the Devil’s Garden Trail, Landscape Arch is quite the display of both hardiness and fragility.
Landscape Arch is the longest arch in all of North America. The 306 feet wide opening in the rock is impressively expansive.
Read more about the Landscape Arch and the Devil's Garden Trail at https://trekkn.co/devils-garden-trail-arches-national-park/
5. Navajo Arch
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsNavajo Arch is one of the 8 different arches located along the Devil's Garden Trail. Navajo Arch at first appears to be more of a cave than an arch. Once you get closer it becomes clear that there is indeed an opening on the other side. Be sure to enjoy the lone tree that resides on the far side of the arch.
Read more about Navajo Arch and the Devil's Garden Trail at https://trekkn.co/devils-garden-trail-arches-national-park/
6. Partition Arch
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsOne of the 8 different arches located along the Devil's Garden Trail, Partition Arch gets its name from the very prominent “partition” that separates the arch into two sections.
One side is wide and large enough to walk underneath. The other side is a smaller, circular opening sometimes referred to as a window.
Read more about Partition Arch and the Devil's Garden Trail at https://trekkn.co/devils-garden-trail-arches-national-park/
7. Black Arch Overlook
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsShortly after crossing a sandstone fin, you will see a sign for the Black Arch Overlook.
This arch doesn’t get as much love as the other ones, mainly due to how far away it is. Far down in the valley with a maze of fins all around it, the Black Arch stands out prominently, resembling more of a cave than a typical arch.
Read more about Black Arch Overlook and the Devil's Garden Trail at https://trekkn.co/devils-garden-trail-arches-national-park/
8. Double O Arch
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsDouble O Arch is one of the 8 different arches along the Devil's Garden Trail. It’s immediately clear how this arch got its name. A larger arch sits on top of a smaller window below it, creating the famed "Double O" shape.
You can walk right up to the base of Double O Arch, admiring everything from the smallest details in the rock to the spectacular formation of the two separate openings.
Read more about Double O Arch and the Devil's Garden Trail at https://trekkn.co/devils-garden-trail-arches-national-park/
9. Dark Angel
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsDark Angel is not classified as an arch, but rather a pillar. If you’re only interested in seeing arches on the Devil's Garden Trail, feel free to skip this 0.8 mile detour.
The dark-colored sandstone pillar sits alone at the northern section of the park. It is quite the sight, especially in contrast to some of the other sandstone formations you have seen on the hike so far.
Read more about the Dark Angel and the Devil's Garden Trail at https://trekkn.co/devils-garden-trail-arches-national-park/
10. Wolfe Ranch
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsAlong the trail to Delicate Arch, a lone cabin sits on land known as Wolfe Ranch. Wolfe Ranch was originally settled by John Wesley Wolfe and his son Fred in 1906. Make sure to take the short spur trail over to the cabin and take a peek inside.
Read more about things to see in Arches National Park at https://trekkn.co/hiking-to-delicate-arch/
11. Ute Indian Petroglyphs
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsAn even older slice of history than Wolfe Ranch can be found just past the salt wash, over the bridge, and to the left. The dirt path will take you to an amazing panel of rock with petroglyphs depicting a hunting scene.
Experts believe that the petroglyphs were produced after the mid-1600’s. It’s definitely worth it to stop on your way to Delicate Arch and take a look.
Read more about things to see along the Delicate Arch trail at https://trekkn.co/hiking-to-delicate-arch/
12. Lower Delicate Arch Viewpoint
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsThe easiest way to see Delicate Arch from a distance. The Lower Delicate Arch Viewpoint is a flat, 50-yard path that is wheelchair accessible.
Enjoy the beauty of Delicate Arch and the surrounding area, without the need to hike 3 miles.
Read more about Delicate Arch with tips to plan your trip at https://trekkn.co/hiking-to-delicate-arch/
13. Upper Delicate Arch Viewpoint
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:TREKKN RV TravelsThe second easiest way to see Delicate Arch from a distance. The Upper Delicate Arch Viewpoint can be reached by a half mile, moderately steep trail. If you are short on time or aren't able to complete the Delicate Arch Trail, trekking up to the Upper Viewpoint is a great way to get a taste of Delicate Arch.
Read more about Delicate Arch and tips for planning your visit at https://trekkn.co/hiking-to-delicate-arch/
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