Arches National Park Facts

Use this list of Arches National Park facts to learn more about the park before you visit!

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Arches National Park has 2,000 natural stone arches, the largest number in the world.

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Landscape Arch has 306 feet span and is the fourth largest Arch in the world. This arch is the longest span of any arch in North America.

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Double Arch is 112 feet tall! It’s also the third longest arch at 144 feet across.

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The top portion of Balanced Rock is the size of three school buses!

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Delicate Arch is on Utah's license plate. It's the most widely recognized landmark in the park.

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