Turret Arch — Attraction in Moab

Turret Arch is a castle-like rock formation and the smallest of three arches you'll see on the 'Windows Loop Trail'. The loop is 1.2 mi with 150 ft of elevation gain. The trail is good for all skill levels. It is heavily trafficked during peak times.

'The Windows' section of Arches National Park is located 12 miles from the park entrance. You take first right after Balanced Rock which will lead you into the Windows section of the park. You will follow this road 2.7 miles to its end at a circle for the Windows Loop Trail.

This is where you park for trails to Turret Arch, North Window, South Window, and Double Arch. There are about 90 total parking spaces between the upper and lower lots, including wheelchair accessible parking. Limited oversize parking is available at the lower lot near Double Arch. Toilets are open year-round. There is no drinking water available at the trailhead.

For keen photographers - you can get great views of Turret Arch by framing it and looking back at it through the North Window. The arch is especially...

Turret Arch is the smallest of the three arches you'll see on the Windows Loop Trail, but it is part of a more intricate, castle-like rock formation that includes a spire (hence the name). There are two holes in this formation, one you can walk through and one high up on the rock face. The views of the north and south Window Arches from inside the Turret Arch are neat. The trail to Turret Arch is a very gentle incline with only a few stairs. To reach Turret Arch from the Windows/Turret parking area, take the Windows Loop in either direction and look for the Turret Arch turn off. The most direct route would be the leg leaving to the south/southeast (rightmost trail facing the rock formations), the longer route would be the leg leaving north/northeast (leftmost trail facing the rock formations). But truly, the Windows Loop is delightful and short, so completing the entire loop and all of its spurs is highly recommended. Early morning is thought to be the best time to photograph Turret Arch for...

Turret Arch is the smallest of the three arches you'll see on the Windows Loop Trail. Its part of a castle-like rock formation that includes a spire (hence the name). There are two holes in this formation, one you can walk through and one high up on the rock face. The views of the North and South Window Arches from inside the Turret Arch are neat. The trail to Turret Arch is an ncline with only a few stairs. Its 65 feet high and 35 feet wide, and still growing. The trail up there is just .02 of a mile, but it climbs at a 5% grade for 61 feet. its kid friendly, but heavily enough traveled so, if like me, you don't want others in your photo, go earlier, or take turns as we did. I was not aware until afterward that one was able to walk through the arch. I now wish I...