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Arches National Park hiking guide

North Window Trail

A 1.2-mile loop with 900 ft of climbing in The Windows Section, rated easy.

North Window Trail, Arches National Park
Photo: NPS/Veronica Verdin

Key facts

Length
1.2 mi (1.9 km)
Elevation gain
900 ft (273 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Easy
Area
The Windows Section

About North Window Trail

This trail offers stunning views of the North and South Windows, two majestic arches carved from the same sandstone fin. The area is complemented by Turret Arch and the Parade of Elephants, providing a rich experience of unique rock formations and desert flora.

Route map

Route map of North Window Trail in Arches National Park500 ftN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

Nearby in The Windows Section

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