ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, Utah – Last week, the famous Double Arch rock formation in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (also known as the Toilet Bowl or Crescent Pool) collapsed. Now, the folks at Arches National Park are letting everyone know that their famous Double Arch rock formation is still alive and well.
“You may have heard/seen photos of a Double Arch in Utah that collapsed last week. It was a rock formation in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area that happened to have the same name. Rest assured, the Double Arch in Arches is still alive (or is it?) and well (apart from its giant holes, of course) and standing proud.“” – Arches National Park
Double Arch in Arches National Park is located in The Windows section, an area known for its large collection of arches. Many consider it to be one of the most scenic parts of the park, with North Window, Turret Arch, Double Arch, and many more. If you want to see Double Arch specifically, an easy 0.6-mile round-trip hike with some gentle inclines takes you from The Windows parking lot. At 112 feet tall and 144 feet long, it is the tallest and second longest arch in the park.
Tips for hiking in Arches National Park at Double Arch
- Distance round trip: 1km
- Time: 15-30 minutes
- Altitude change: 30 feet (10 m)
- difficulty: Simply
- Hiking description: This gently ascending trail leads to the base of two huge arches that are connected at one end. Hikers who wish to climb the rock beneath the arches should plan their route carefully, as the ascent is often easier than the descent.
- Hiking tip: Opposite this trailhead, a connecting trail leads up stairs to the upper parking lot and the Windows trailhead. If you want to see more arches, it’s best to park in one spot and walk back and forth between the two parking lots.
- accessibility: This paved trail with a gradual incline is considered barrier-free and may be wheelchair accessible with some assistance.
- Dogs are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?
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