Short Hikes at Arches National Park

Home to over 2,000 natural stone arches and other cool features, you’ll find short hikes at Arches National Park to experience the unique beauty up close.

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Park Avenue Short Hike

– Distance: 1 mile one way or 2 miles roundtrip – Elevation Gain: 187 feet – Difficulty Level: Easy

Balanced Rock Short Hike

– Distance: 0.3 mile   roundtrip – Elevation Gain: 45 feet – Difficulty Level: Easy

The Windows Section Short Hikes

– Trailhead & Parking   Area: The Windows   Trailhead – Distance: 1 mile   roundtrip – Elevation Gain: 187 feet – Difficulty Level: Easy

Double Arch Short Hike

– Trailhead & Parking   Area: Double Arch   Trailhead – Distance: 0.5 mile   roundtrip – Elevation Gain: 32 feet – Difficulty Level: Easy

Sand Dune Arch and Broken Arch Short Hikes

Trailhead & Parking Area: Sand Dune Arch – Distance: 2 miles   roundtrip – Elevation Gain: 226 feet – Difficulty Level: Easy

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