Moab has long been a favourite place for adventure sport enthusiasts like mountain-bikers and rock climbers but simply driving the Arches National Park route as a sightseeing day trip is incredible in its own right.
With an introductory explanation of the complex geological forces required to create features like The Windows, and the slow constant affect weather elements have to change the landscape you’ll appreciate how remarkably unique it is. Hear stories about the characters who were drawn here and the fragile ecosystem that supplies a lifeline to a surprising amount of diversity.
But with over 2,000 arches located throughout the park, and most travellers on a limited schedule, we’ll lead you to not to be missed features like Double Arch and Landscape Arch. More time may allow you to visit Skyline Arch and Devils Garden areas, as well as many more.
We must exit the Park along the same road as we drive in, so there is different commentary to take us back to the entrance station and return to Moab.
Start and end in Moab or at the entry of Arches National Park.
Allow a full day to sightsee Arches National Park main highlights, more time if you plan on hiking.
Approx 42 miles return.
Arches National Park has implemented a ticketed entry system in 2022. This affects all visitors entering the park from 3 April to 3 October during the hours of 6am – 5pm.
Tickets are only available online at recreation.gov. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Tickets are valid for 1 day for entry only during the one-hour period reserved. Once you have entered the park during your one-hour entry window, you can exit and re-enter the park any time during the remainder of the day. Tickets are limited with most available in monthly blocks three months in advance, with a limited number of tickets released the evening prior.