HAND-VERIFIED TRAIL · CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK

Druid Arch

10.8 midistance

Druid Arch is a 10.8 mi trail. Dogs are not allowed, and we rate it comfortable from age 14. About 5% of it is shaded, and no refill point is recorded on the route.

CAN WE ALL GO?

Who this trail suits

🐕 No dogs 🧒 Comfortable from age 14 👶 No stroller 🚻 No restrooms 💧 No refill recorded ☀️ 5% shaded

Underfoot & overhead canyon route, ladder near the arch

HOW HARD IT FEELS

Steepness and shade

5% shaded Open ground — the hour you start decides the day

In July, Canyonlands National Park runs around 100°F at the main visitor elevation, and this route gives you almost nothing to hide under. With no refill recorded on the route, everything you drink starts in your pack.

TODAY AT THE PARK

Before you leave the car

Tonight

70°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy · wind 0 to 15 mph

NOAA forecast for Canyonlands National Park — not for this trailhead specifically
⚠️ Grand View Point Closed for Construction Weekdays July 27 to Oct 1

Grand View Point Overlook, Grand View Point Trail, and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) of park road is closed Monday to Thursday. The closure applies to all uses, including vehicles, tour buses, motorcycles, bikes, & hikers. Parking...

Live NPS alert for Canyonlands National Park · source
⚠️ No Wood or Charcoal Fires Allowed - Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Effect

All fires are prohibited. Only petroleum or propane-fueled stoves or grills are allowed in backcountry campsites, campgrounds, and picnic areas. Fireworks are never allowed. Smoke only inside vehicles or in developed...

Live NPS alert for Canyonlands National Park · source
NOT THIS ONE?

Other trails in Canyonlands National Park

QUICK ANSWERS

Frequently asked

Can I take a dog on Druid Arch?

No — Druid Arch is closed to dogs. Our Canyonlands National Park dog guide lists the trails where they are welcome, plus boarding and the nearest 24/7 vet.

Is Druid Arch good for kids?

We rate it comfortable from age 14. It is not a stroller route. That rating is our own hand-check of length, footing and exposure, not an official NPS grade.

When is the best time of day to hike Druid Arch?

About 5% of the route is shaded, and Canyonlands National Park peaks around 100°F in its hottest month. The less shade a route has, the more of it you want behind you before midday.