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Which trial has arch rock1/4/2024 ![]() ![]() Dark Angel Dark Angel Primitive Trail Loop (optional) It is an incredible feature that not many people see up close. It is colored in dark sandstone which gives it the “dark angel” look and feel. Dark Angel standing watchĭark Angel is a silent 150 ft tall pillar that seems to be watching over the park. This is a narrow trail and I would suggest bringing an additional 1 liter of water if you do it. It takes an additional 2 hours or more and there are several more arches in the area. There is also a primitive trail that circles around the sandstone fins area to the north. The trail isn’t as popular because most hikers turn around from Double O Arch and go back to the parking lot. Yes, you will be hiking through all that.Ībout another 1/2 mile and you will be at Dark Angel. I don’t recommend doing this as I’ve seen people being ticketed for walking across the arches in the national park and not too mention you could get seriously injured and it sets a bad example for others. I have been here when people were walking across the top and a park ranger has come by and yelled for them to get off. I have also seen countless people walk across the top of the arch. This is an incredible sandstone arch structure that features two arches stacked on top of each other. Double O ArchĬontinue on for just a little bit more and you will come to Double O Arch. You can practically see the entire National Park from this location. If you look to the north you will see I-70. If you are hiking in the warmer months just follow the hundreds of people around.Īt about the 1.75 miles into the hike you will be rewarded for the amazing views. The trail is tricky and slippery at parts but it is still visible. ![]() The trail winds up and down sandstone fins for the remainder of the hike until you finally reach Double O Arch. Both are incredible to see and I would recommend you take the Side Treks there. At about 1.25 miles into the hike there is another Side Trek which leads to Partition Arch and Navajo Arch. More sandstone finsįrom this point, keep climbing up and you will come to a relative flat area. Please be careful as you climb around on the trail here as from here on out there are many precarious areas. This area is a steep and potentially dangerous place. According to the National Park Service news, Wall Arch was ranked 12th in size in the park and was 71 feet wide ( source). It was very surprising that it happened because it is adjacent to Landscape Arch and I always figured Landscape Arch would fall way before any of the others would. In August 2008, gravity and erosion finally caught up to the arch and pulled it down to the ground. I apologize for the blur Wall Arch which fell down in 2008Īfter Landscape Arch the trail begins to climb up the sandstone fins to Wall Arch (broken). Just before Landscape Arch, the Primitive Loop trail begins (or ends) here. This is incredibly dangerous and strictly not allowed.įrom the trail here, you can also see Partition Arch to the right of Landscape Arch (see the Side Treks Section below). I remember hiking Devils Garden as a child and seeing people hike out on top of Landscape Arch and across the 300 feet. It is incredible to see that this arch is still holding all that weight. At the thinnest part of the arch, it is only 11 feet thick. 1941 had a boulder fall from the north end of the arch. The trail just under Landscape Arch has long since been closed because of the several giant slabs that have fallen from the arch. Think about how long 300 ft is…That is the length of a football field! Landscape Arch This is considered to be one of the longest arches in the world, measuring just under 300 ft in total length. Just under a mile into your hike you will come to Landscape Arch. But I highly suggest you keep going to at least Double O Arch. This is a good idea if you are short on time and want to see one of the most incredible and longest arch in the entire world. I have seen many hikers just hike to Landscape Arch and then turn back. The trail up until Landscape Arch is very wide and an easy hike. These are quick Side Treks and I recommend seeing them on your way back. Sandstone fin structuresĪfter about 1/4 mile you will see a turn off for Pine Tree Arch and Tunnel Arch (see Side Treks below). If you want to come when it is more secluded, try coming in the winter. This is a very popular hike and you will most likely see hundreds of people making there way on the trail. You will be travelling on hard sandstone and sand the entire way to Dark Angel. The trail being next to many giant sandstone “fins” right at the parking lot. This is a great adventure for the entire family.ĭevil’s Garden Trailhead Devil’s Garden Parking Lot You will see one of the longest arches in the world and many other fascinating arches and landscapes. This is an incredible hike filled with many spectacular arches to see. ![]()
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