How many days do you need in Arches National Park?
It will depend on whether you want to sightsee only or hike some of the trails.
How many days do you need for basic sightseeing?
You only need half a day at Arches for basic sightseeing. You can see all the iconic stops and do some short walks in 4-5 hours. Here are the stops to hit for an easy sightseeing tour of Arches:
Park Avenue
La Sal Overlook
Courthouse Towers Viewpoint
Petrified Dunes Overlook
Balanced Rock
North Window & Turret Arch Hike 1 mile
Double Arch Hike 0.5 miles
Panorama Point
Delicate Arch Lower Viewpoint
Sand Dune Arch Hike 0.5 miles
Skyline Arch
How many days do you need for sightseeing plus some hiking?
If you’re planning on sightseeing and doing a little bit of light hiking you need one full day. One serious hike can take anywhere from 2-3 hours in addition to the 4-5 hours of sightseeing.
How many days do you need for sightseeing plus extensive hiking?
1-2 days, but can be as much as 3, depending on how many hikes you want to do.
Basic sightseeing stops 4-5 hours including all the driving
Delicate Arch Hike will take 2 hours (+ 1.5hrs driving if you’re coming in just for this hike)
Devil’s Garden to Double O Arch – 4 hours (+ 1.5hrs driving if you’re coming in just for this hike)
Fiery Furnace (permit required) – 2-3 hours (+ 1.5hrs driving if you’re coming in just for this hike)
Devils’ Garden Full Primitive Loop – 6 hours (+ 1.5hrs driving if you’re coming in just for this hike)
Tower Arch – 3 hours (+ 2hrs driving if you’re coming in just for this hike)
Whether you’re visiting Arches National Park just to drive through it in a car, or to get out and walk a few short walks or to do some heavy hiking you will be immersed in a landscape that is unlike any other and envelops you from the moment you enter the park. This park is a fully immersive experience for every visitor. You’ll be surrounded by rocks that are reminiscent of Petra Jordan or Ancient Egypt. If you weren’t planning on walking much we do encourage you to try at least a few of the short walks because there is nothing as mind-bending as standing underneath the arches which often feel like portals to another dimension!
If you only have one day in Moab and you want to maximize your sightseeing…
Join us for the beloved Discover The Best Of Moab In A Day; Arches, Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point tour. This tour hits all the most important highlights of the three parks and allows for a few fun walks and many fantastic photos! Read all the amazing reviews on TripAdvisor:
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