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Arches National Park hiking guide

Double O Arch Trail

A 4-mile out-and-back with 400 ft of climbing in Devils Garden, rated moderate.

Double O Arch Trail, Arches National Park
Photo: daveynin · CC BY 2.0

Key facts

Length
4.0 mi (6.4 km)
Elevation gain
400 ft (122 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Devils Garden
Highest point
5,490 ft
Lowest point
5,166 ft

About Double O Arch Trail

This trail winds through a stunning array of sandstone formations, featuring five notable arches, including Landscape Arch and the unique Double O Arch. The hike offers breathtaking views of sculpted knobs and fins, with opportunities to explore additional arches like Navajo and Partition. The trail's varied terrain includes slickrock ramps and scenic traverses, making it a highlight of the region's hiking experiences.

Route map

Route map of Double O Arch Trail in Arches National Park0.5 miN
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 O Arch Trail5,2005,3005,4005,5000123Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 5,490 ftLow 5,166 ft
Elevation runs from 5,166 ft to 5,490 ft over 4.0 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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