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Arches National Park hiking guide

Double Arch Trail

A 0.6-mile loop with 70 ft of climbing in The Windows Section, rated easy.

Double Arch Trail, Arches National Park

Key facts

Length
0.6 mi (0.9 km)
Elevation gain
70 ft (21 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Easy
Area
The Windows Section
Highest point
5,230 ft
Lowest point
5,122 ft

About Double Arch Trail

This trail leads to a breathtaking pair of interconnected arches, offering a unique perspective from beneath the formations. The area is rich in other natural wonders, including the Parade of Elephants and Elephant Butte, making it a must-visit for any park visitor.

Route map

Route map of Double Arch Trail in Arches National Park500 ftN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Double Arch Trail5,1505,2000.00.20.4Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 5,230 ftLow 5,122 ft
Elevation runs from 5,122 ft to 5,230 ft over 0.5 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in The Windows Section

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