Stargazing at Arches National Park — 8 hand-verified trails with the data below, and a guided option if you'd rather not plan it yourself.
The moon rules the Milky Way: aim for the nights around Aug 13, when it's near-new — 68% lit tonight. Times are computed for Arches National Park's own timezone, not yours.
| Trail | Length | Gain | Dog | Kids | Shade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced Rock Trail | 0.3 mi | 35 ft | No | 3+ | 5% |
| Sand Dune Arch Trail | 0.4 mi | 0 ft | No | 3+ | 60% |
| The Windows Loop | 1 mi | 99 ft | No | 4+ | 5% |
| Landscape Arch Trail | 1.8 mi | 40 ft | No | 5+ | 10% |
| Park Avenue Trail | 1.8 mi | 322 ft | No | 6+ | 10% |
| Tower Arch Trail | 2.6 mi | 290 ft | No | 10+ | 5% |
| Delicate Arch Trail | 3 mi | 538 ft | No | 8+ | 0% |
| Devils Garden Trail (full loop) | 7.9 mi | 286 ft | No | 12+ | 10% |
This guide is backed by 8 hand-verified trails — length, elevation gain and shade for each are in the data table above.
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