Angel Arch

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Angel Arch stands in eastern Utah's gorge country as a large natural sandstone arch reached by multi-mile trail. Hikers and canyoneers come for backcountry routes, photography and desert geology.

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Country: United States
Driest months: Apr-Jun
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: English

Angel Arch at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Angel Arch

Shoulder seasons are best. Summer can be dangerously hot and winter nights can be freezing in the desert.

Spring-Autumn (March-May, September-October)
Mar-May, Sep-Oct · 5-25°C
Temperate weather ideal for desert hikes; avoid high summer heat.

Weather & Climate near Angel Arch

Climate

Angel Arch's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 17 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -8° - 4° -5° 28 mm - - 1.9 m/s - -
February - -5° - 7° -1° 18 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
March - -1° - 12° 3° 23 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
April - 2° - 17° 8° 19 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
May - 7° - 22° 15° 18 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
June - 12° - 29° 21° 10 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
July - 16° - 32° 24° 27 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
August - 15° - 31° 23° 29 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
September - 10° - 26° 18° 28 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
October - 4° - 18° 11° 34 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
November - -2° - 10° 2° 24 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
December - -7° - 4° -4° 23 mm - - 1.9 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Angel Arch

Angel Arch is in southeastern Utah region (proximity dependent on specific protected area). Access typically requires long cross-country hiking or multi-day routes; consult the managing public lands agency (National Park Service, BLM or state parks) for exact trailhead locations and permit requirements.

Tips for Visiting Angel Arch

  • Angel Arch is remote-only recommended for experienced backcountry hikers with proper permit and navigation gear.
  • Check National Park Service or local land manager rules; the area may require permits and has fragile desert ecosystems.