Arches National Park Itinerary

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Arches National Park contains a stunning landscape filled with arches, balanced rocks, windows, fins, and other unique rock formations.

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Plan time at Arches to see and photograph the sunrise, explore the scenic drive, and enjoy day hikes, biking, sunset and the brilliant night skies.

Check out our travel bundle with printable 1, 2 and 3-day Arches National Park itineraries to help plan your vacation!

Arches National Park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, even on holidays! Check the NPS website for the most updated information about park hours and closures.

The time of year you visit will play a big part in your preperation to visit Arches National Park. Most of the year you’ll enjoy pleasant to hot temperatures for outdoor activities. During the winter prepare for colder temps and possible snow or rain!

Bear in mind that Arches is a small National Park, but it’s jam-packed with cool features, like natural stone arches, pinnacles, fins, windows and balanced rocks from the scenic drive and along hiking trails.