Overview

Hype:

A gentle climb up a gravel loop trail leads to three massive arches (North and South Windows and Turret Arch). An alternate return, slightly longer, is by way of the primitive loop around the back of the two Windows. The primitive loop trail starts at the South Window viewpoint.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 1-2 hours

Length: 1.5 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: Entrance fee

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Getting There

Navigate to 38.687157, -109.536705.

Location

Closest City or Region: Arches National Park, Utah

Coordinates: 38.687157, -109.536705

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July 1, 2000 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Laura Dye, Jeremy Dye, Anthony Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Zac Dye, Jeff Wilson, Brianna Wilson,

Story

We stopped in Arches on the way home from Arkansas. When we climbed up inside the arch for a picture, so European lady chewed us out.

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