That said, the best view of this beauty is actually from the top because a tree is growing right in front of the lower arch of Double O Arch. An easy, albeit slick, path leads you down into the rock bowl to the base of Double O Arch. Continuing up and over slick rock, past an overlook at Black Arch, will lead you up to an overlook at Double O Arch. Why, you ask? It’s literally two arches stacked on top of each other! In addition to getting to see this arch, if you continue on the trail to this arch, you’ll get to catch some truly spectacular views and get to get your heart racing on the adventurous somewhat narrow, two-way trail atop a slick rock fin. Double O Arch – Devil’s Garden Trailĭouble O Arch is probably the most unique arch in the park. This overlook is hardly something you can call a “spur trail” as it’s probably only about 50ft off trail, but I still recommend taking a look.
Black Arch Overlook – Devil’s Garden Trail Also, if you’re really hot and looking for a shadier section of this trail to have a snack or just take a break, this section has a few opportunities to do so. It also houses a few desert pines underneath and around it. This arch isn’t a large span or crazy height, but its seclusion is its allure. Navajo Arch is hidden by a rock fin until you get right up on it. If you make the effort to add this arch onto your hike, be sure to do Navajo Arch as well it’s quite close. The trail leads to the base of the large section of the arch and many people continue out under the arch – which is slanted a decent amount or up to the other small section, do so at your own risk. This spur trail goes uphill a bit, but when you get to the arch you won’t regret it. Partition Arch is actually visible very close to landscape are, however, it is worth the extra trip up there for the view you get looking out from it. It was just so fragile looking which is part of what makes it so beautiful! Partition Arch – Devil’s Garden Trail Matt and I had a conversation about which one we thought would be the first to fall of the ones we’d seen and this was our guess. Landscape Arch is the park’s longest arch, and it seems so precariously propped up there. Pine Arch is very aptly named as this beautiful arch has a small desert pine growing near the opening.ĭon’t miss Tunnel Arch if you do this hike, it adds very little to do that spur trail – see above. If you do this hike, don’t miss Pine Arch, it adds only 0.3 miles to the total hike – see below. This arch is one you see from a bit of a distance, but it is still quite beautiful and worth popping over to! Tunnel Arch is very near to the trailhead of Devil’s Garden. Luckily, hikers can choose which spurs to skip or can turn around at any time. I’m going to list them in order from closest to the trailhead to the furthest away. Points of Interest Along Devil’s Garden TrailĪs I said before, there are so many amazing things to see all along this trail. WHAT TO EXPECT: There are narrow ledges, sheer drop-off, very steep sections of slick rock, sand and a bit of rock scramble all rolled into one amazing trail.ĭON’T FORGET: Actual hiking shoes with great grip and plenty of water! I wore these Teva sandals and didn’t regret it! This was the most trying trail we did in Arches, but a lot of that has to do with the ever-changing terrain. However, there are many ways to cut it shorter while still seeing all kinds of things.ĭIFFICULTY: Difficult.
Quick Info About Devil’s Garden TrailĭISTANCE: If you complete every spur and loop section of Devil’s Garden Trail, it will total 7.2 miles total. Don’t forget to get yours before visiting. Don’t forget, Arches has implemented a timed entry. This trail will take you across several miles filled with multiple arches, formations and steep + narrow trails. Although there are many things about the park we love, Devil’s Garden Trail is easily our favorite.
Arches National Park is a small park packed with big beauty and a very surprising amount of unique and adventurous things to experience.
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