Double Arch Trail
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
The slickrock scramble beneath the arches is uneven and can be slippery when wet or covered in sand — watch your footing, especially with kids.
There is zero shade on this trail. In summer, ground temperatures can exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit, so time your visit for early morning or evening and bring more water than you think a half-mile walk requires.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
Arrive before 9 AM or after 5 PM in peak season — the Windows Section lot fills fast and there's no overflow parking, so you'll be circling like a vulture if you show up midday.
Walk past the viewing area and scramble up into the alcove beneath the arches. Most visitors snap a photo from the trail and leave, but standing directly under the spans is where the scale hits you.
For photographers, late afternoon light turns the sandstone a deep orange and eliminates the harsh shadows that wash out midday shots. A wide-angle lens is essential — you cannot fit both arches in frame otherwise.
