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Arches National Park
Double Arch Trail
A short, broad route into the base of two joined sandstone arches, with an easy turnaround before any rock scrambling.
Approx. round trip0.6 mile Approx. elevation gainGentle DifficultyEasy Rating★ 4.9
THE FAMILY READ
What to expect A short, broad route into the base of two joined sandstone arches, with an easy turnaround before any rock scrambling.
Mama Lane parent note The final surface is sandy and there is little shade. Enjoy the arch from the ground rather than letting children scramble high on slickrock.
BEST FOR
Big scenery · short legs · first national-park hikes Utah region Moab Trail area Arches National Park Round trip 0.6 mile Elevation gain Gentle Difficulty Easy Best season Spring and fall; sunrise in summer Conditions change fast Park entry and timed-entry rules may apply. The trail is hard-surfaced with no listed obstructions, but reaches a 14% maximum grade and is sandy near the end.
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KIDS' TRAIL EXPLORER
Turn this hike into a mission.
Bring a one-page activity sheet made specifically for Double Arch Trail. Kids can look for local nature clues, try three trail missions, learn a short trail story and draw their own map.
Two arch openings A sandstone fin A patch of loose sand
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