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Arches National ParkArches National Park is an amazing area comprised of over 2000 natural sandstone arches and many other rock formations. It is located in the southern part of Utah close to to the town of Moab. Numerous Hollywood movies have been filmed in the park such as Thelma and Louise and the opening sequence to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. It is best to allow for 1 or 2 days to visit the park especially if you plan on hiking its numerous trails. I spent roughly 1 1/2 days touring the park before heading off to Canyonlands National Park. Some must sees are Balanced Rock, Double O Arch, Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, North and South Windows, Courthouse Towers, and the Three Gossips.  Photo Description: Balanced Rock, Arches National Park. There is a .3 mile (.5 km) round trip trail that loops around the rock for a closer look. The actual size of the boulder is 55 feet and weighs over 3500 tons.  Photo Description: The Three Gossips is a famous rock formation situated close to the park entrance.  Photo Description: A group of hikers on the way to the Double O Arch.  Photo Description: Double O Arch.  Photo Description: Delicate Arch- You'll recognize Delicate Arch as it is found on the Utah licence plate.  Photo Description:The North and South Windows  Photo Description: Arches National Park on the trail to view the sunset at Delicate Arch.  Photo Description: Landscape Arch measures around 300 feet from base to base and is the longest arch in the park. It can be easily reached after a short 1.6 mile round trip hike from the Devil's Garden Trailhead. Back to Travel Info from Arches National Park |