The Trek in a snapshot
Location
Arches National Park, Moab, Utah
Managing Agency
Arches National Park
Pets
Not allowed
Fees
Entrance fees
Restrooms
Yes, at Delicate Arch or Devils Garden trailheads
Camping
Not allowed
Trail Condition
The trail is on dirt and sand. Mostly flat
Sights
Broken Arch
Water Info
Bring a bottle of water if needed
Best Season
All
Distance
About 1.24 miles roundtrip
Time Required
About 1 hour or less
Parking Elevation
5192 ft
Summit Elevation
5162 ft
Elevation Difference
30 ft
Trek Planner Maps
Park Here: 37.28489, -109.52592
The Spider Panel: 37.28614, -109.52484
Experience. Discover. Explore.
Follow along on our adventure then go out on your own!
Broken Arch, which actually isn’t broken, is a great little hike for everyone to enjoy. You can even see Broken Arch from the parking lot.
The parking lot is the same for Sand Dune Arch so if you have an extra half hour and want to see another amazing arch go see it.
The trail is very flat, in fact you will be losing about 30 feet overall by the time you reach Broken Arch at the end of the .62 miles. The trail winds around a small valley that is very picturesque.
The trail hugs the east side of the valley for a few hundred feet and then it drifts to the west side of the valley. You can see Broken Arch even from far away still.
Despite its name, Broken Arch is not broken in the sense that Wall Arch is in Devils Garden. There are several large pieces that have crumbled to the ground but it is very much still intact. The times that I have hiked to Broken Arch I have been the only person in the area. It really is not that popular of a hike.
Personal Thoughts
This is another great hike that won't take much time but you will still be rewarded with seeing a unique sandstone feature. I think there is lots to see in this area too such as sandstone fins, arches, desert landscapes and more.
