Double Arch Viewpoint and Trail — Attraction in Moab

Double Arch is an incredible formation of arches within the Windows area of Arches National Park. Double Arch takes its name because of it consists of two arches that share the same stone as a foundation for both of their outer legs. Double Arch was formed by downward water erosion from atop the sandstone, rather than from side-to-side water erosion.

To get there, drive 9.2 miles up the Arches Entrance Road, and then take the first right after Balanced Rock into the Windows section of the park. You will follow this road 2.7 miles to its end at a circle for the Windows Trail. The Double Arch Trailhead is located at the north end of the circle at the far north of the parking lot.While here, visitors might as well enjoy the surrounding sites; the trail to Double Arch is so short, and there are so many attractions packed into such a small area as the Windows. The Parade of Elephants, Turret Arch, the Windows, Cove Arch, Ribbon Arch, Elephant Butte, and the Cove of Caves are all within half a mile of each other. The hike length is only 0.5...

The Double Arch Trail ended up being one of our favorite hikes in Arches National Park, and I’m so glad we decided to take it. It’s a short, easy hike—just about half a mile round trip—so we were able to enjoy it without any stress, even for my dad. The trail is mostly flat with a few small rock scrambles if you wanted a closer view, but completely unnecessary, making it accessible for most visitors.

When we reached the arch, we were completely blown away. Standing under the two massive arches side by side is something you just have to experience for yourself. The size and scale are incredible, and the way they frame the sky is surreal. It’s a perfect spot for photos, and I loved how you could walk around and explore the base of the arches up close. It’s one of those places where you really feel the wonder of nature.

What also made this trail special was how quiet it was compared to some of the more popular spots in the park. We were able to spend some time just soaking in the beauty without feeling...

Really unique arch! Feels like you’re in a circle or cube when you get close or inside of it! Really short walk to it. There’s the window arch with three arches at the top of the parking lot and this one at the bottom, if you do the top hike with the arches there’s a trail that cuts through the parking lot and will lead to this one or you can drive the very short time down to this one, it’s not far at all. Worth doing this one and the north arches though. Couple stops on the way to this one too. There were some arches behind this one but couldn’t see them, I think you had to go around or down from this arch to see it. Also very minor climb to get to the “top” of this arch to see the very end or be at the top, little tricky getting down though...