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Arches National Park Bucket List + Lodging & Dining Recommendations

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Some of the best trails in Arches National Park to help you plan out your next epic National Park Adventure! This list includes trail maps via AllTrails as well as other local resources. For 30% off your first year of AllTrails+ or Peak, Please visit...bit.ly/45YjRsd. I highly recommend AllTrails+ for the downloadable maps + offline navigation. PLEASE NOTE: Timed entry tickets are required in addition to your park pass OR entrance fee from 7 am to 4 pm daily April 1 through July 6 and August 28 through October 3...Recreation.gov
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Recreate Responsibly

Here are some resources on minimizing human impacts while visiting the outdoors

 
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A set of principles to help minimize human impact in the outdoors
7 Principles - Leave No Trace
 
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Guides on all things recreating responsibly!
Recreate Responsibly
 
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Deserts ecosystems can be fragile which is why its important to dispose of our waste properly. While there are flush toilets at the Visitor Center & Plenty of pit toilets at trailheads and pick nick areas, please familiarize yourself with backcou...
The Original WAG BAG

Easy Trails

 
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One of the easier hikes in the park! The windows are a popular spot for sunrise so be sure to get there early!
Windows Loop and Turret Arch Trail, Utah
 
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This one is a person favorite. only 0.6 miles in length and under 100 feet of elevation gain makes this one of the easier arches to visit in the park
Double Arch Trail, Utah
 
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Another fan favorite! This trail is just under 2 miles with roughly 300 feet of elevation gain
Park Avenue Trail, Utah
 
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Another easy one! 0.30 miles with 45 feet of elevation gain
Balanced Rock Loop

Moderate Trails

 
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An Arch so famous, you can find it on a Utah License plate. This is by far the most popular trail in park and recommend getting there early as the parking lot can fill up during peak seasons. This trail is 3.2 miles out and back with just over 600 fe...
Delicate Arch Trail, Utah
 
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This loop trail is 2.6 miles in length with just over 200 feet of elevation gain. This trail is rated moderate due to sand & rock scramble
Sand Dune Arch to Broken Arch Loop, Utah

Hard Trails

 
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8 miles in length and 1,200 feet of elevation gain
Devil's Garden Trail, Utah -
 
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This one requires a permit before hitting the trail
Fiery Furnace and Surprise Arch, Utah

Places to Eat

There are no restaurants/Services in Arches National Park outside of the visitor center so you'll want to be sure you come prepared with a full tank of gas and anything else you may need to have a successful day in the park. Downtown Moab has tons of...

 
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Great spot in downtown Moab for breakfast/brunch!
JAILHOUSE CAFE, Moab - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number
 
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We always stop here when we're in town!
The Spoke on Center
 
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Who doesn't love a classic diner?
Moab Diner
 
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Your go-to for Italian in Moab!
Pasta Jay's
 
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Natural grocery store with deli. Highly recommend stopping here for some grab and go items before hitting the park!
Moonflower Community Cooperative

Places to Stay

There are tons of hotel & resort style lodging in downtown Moab! With this said, here are a few hidden gems for the budget minded & die hard campers. Please remember to always practice Leave No Trace when visiting our publics lands.

 
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Hostel in the heart of Moab!
Lazy Lizard Hostel
 
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A comprehensive guide to the 26 BLM managed campgrounds in the Moab area. Make your reservations at: https://www.recreation.gov/
Moab BLM Camping Information
 
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The only campground within Arches National Park!
Devils Garden Campground, Arches National Park