Arches National Park

History of Arches

Arches National Park is located in Moab,Utah. Arches lies on top of a salt bed. Debris flooded and ocean water compressed the rock.Pushing Earth upward into different domes and into hollow pockets.Vertical arches came from theses conditions.

Hiking Trails

Some of the best trails are.

• Delicate Arch Trail
• Devils Garden
• Double Arch Trail
• Park Avenue Trail

Activities

• Arches Scenic Drive
• Balanced Rock
• Double Arch
• Explore Devils Garden
• See sand dune Arch

  Facts

• Arches was established in November 12,1971
• Highest elevation in Arches is 5,653 feet
• There are 483 species of plants
• 186 species of birds
• 21 species of reptiles