Double O ArchAbout Double O Arch
Double O Arch is a natural sandstone arch formation in Arches National Park, Utah, notable for a pair of openings in the same rock fin. It is one of the more visually distinctive arches inside the Devil’s Garden area.
The arch is reached via the Devil’s Garden trail, a back-and-forth route that passes several other arches and rock features and is commonly reported as about a 4.2-mile round trip. Hikers pass Landscape Arch and a sequence of fins and windows before arriving at Double O Arch on a high ridge.
Formed by the long-term erosion of Entrada Sandstone, the formation illustrates the park’s characteristic fin-and-arch landscape. The arch is best appreciated from maintained trail viewpoints; climbing on fragile formations is restricted.
Double O Arch is located within the Devil’s Garden section of Arches National Park on the Colorado Plateau, accessible from the park road near the main Arches entrance and the town of Moab, Utah.
- Trail length: Reached by the Devil’s Garden trail system in Arches National Park via a route that is commonly listed as about a 4.2-mile round trip from the trailhead.
- Trail conditions: Sits on a high sandstone fin and requires some uneven footing and short sections of scrambling to access viewpoints; exercise caution near edges.
Nearby Attractions to Double O Arch
Best Time to Visit Double O Arch
Spring and autumn offer the best hiking conditions; summer can be extremely hot in desert environments.
Weather & Climate near Double O Arch
Double O Arch's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 35°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -9° - 3° | -6° | 21 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -6° - 8° | -1° | 15 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 13° | 4° | 25 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 19° | 10° | 22 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 25° | 16° | 22 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 31° | 22° | 11 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 35° | 26° | 23 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 34° | 25° | 25 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 28° | 19° | 25 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 21° | 12° | 31 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -3° - 12° | 3° | 20 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -8° - 5° | -4° | 18 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Double O Arch
Double O Arch is reached via trails within Arches National Park near Moab, Utah. Park entry is on US‑191 south of Moab; follow Arches signage to trailheads. The hike to the arch is moderate and requires paying the park entrance fee.
Tips for Visiting Double O Arch
- Visit early when the track sites are least crowded; the preserved trackways are delicate so avoid touching them.
- Ranger-led programs enhance appreciation of the fossilized tracks - check the schedule.
- Combine with a visit to nearby natural areas for a longer half-day outing.