The Trek Details

The Trek in a snapshot

Location: Arches National Park – near Moab, Utah

Managing Agency: Arches National Park

Pets: Not allowed

Fees: entrance fees

Restrooms: At the nearby Devils Garden trailhead

Camping: Yes, at Devils Garden. There are camping fees

Trail Condition: Trail is easy. Dirt path. But, you can see the arch from the road

Distance: 1/2 mile roundtrip

Time Required: 1/2 hour

Sights: Skyline Arch

Best Season: All

Water Info: Bring a bottle of water if needed

Parking Elevation: 5182 ft

Summit Elevation: 5238 ft

Elevation Difference: 56 ft

Trek Planner Maps

Trail Map

GPS Coordinates

Trailhead: 38° 46.320’N, 109° 35.455’W
Skyline Arch: 38° 46.473’N, 109° 35.419’W

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The Trail

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Be a responsible explorer

This is an easy hike for every one. It is flat and you can get great views of Skyline Arch.

Skyline Arch Skyline Arch

Skyline Arch can be seen from the road which is why many hikers skip over this one and go do Devils Garden or Delicate Arch trails instead. I still think this is great to see up close. Or if you are short on time and you should do this hike.

There are really no signs or directions. The dirt path leads directly underneath Skyline Arch but you won’t be able to hike up to it unless you come from behind it.

You can see a hiker in the lower right corner of the arch You can see a hiker in the lower right corner of the arch

The trail is easy and it is about .22 miles to the arch itself. I have seen people hike up from the Devils Garden campground which is located just behind the arch. Sometimes you can see people walking under the arch. If you want to do this, go around to the campground and hike up from there.

Skyline Arch

Skyline Arch

Personal Thoughts

This is a fun easy hike that anyone would enjoy. It doesn't take much time so if you haven't already seen it I would recommend you stop then next time you are in Arches National Park.