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Landscape Arch

Landscape Arch
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Longest of the many natural rock arches located in Arches National Park and the fifth longest natural arch in the world

General Information
Length:
1.9 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain:
252 feet
Pet Policy:
Pets NOT allowed on trails
Seasons:
All year
Trailhead:
North end of the scenic drive

How to Get There

From Moab: Head west on E Center St toward N Main St. Turn right onto US-191 N/N Main St Continue to follow US-191 N. Turn right onto Arches Entrance Rd.

Overview

Landscape Arch, in the Devils Garden area in the north of the park, was named by Frank Beckwith, who explored the area in 1933-34. It spans about 290 feet and is only about 6 feet thick in places, the longest arch in the park, and one of the longest natural arches in the world (the Natural Arch and Bridge Society ranks it fifth). Large slabs fell in 1991 and 1995, so the trail no longer goes under it. It is an easy 1.6-mile round trip walk from the Devils Garden trailhead.

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