Landscape ArchAbout Landscape Arch
Landscape Arch is a thin, extended natural sandstone arch in Arches National Park, eastern Utah, notable for its very long span. It is among the longest natural rock arches in the world.
Formed by natural erosion of Entrada Sandstone, the arch underwent notable rockfall events in the late 20th century that removed portions of the underside and prompted the National Park Service to restrict access beneath the span. These events illustrate the ongoing natural processes that shape the feature.
Located inside Arches National Park near Moab in eastern Utah, the arch is accessed from the park’s Devils Garden trailhead along the park road.
- Span: Span measures about 290 feet (approximately 88 meters), making it one of the longest natural rock arches in the world.
- Access and safety: Located on the Devils Garden Trail and reachable by a short, well-marked walk from the park trailhead; access beyond the viewpoint is restricted for safety following historic rockfalls.
What to See#
- Devils Garden: A section of the Devils Garden area within Arches National Park; the arch sits along established park trails used by most visitors heading to the site.
- Landscape Arch viewpoint: The main viewpoint and short unpaved path that brings visitors to the base of the arch; park signage restricts crossing under the arch due to past rockfalls.
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Best Time to Visit Landscape Arch
Best visited in spring or fall for comfortable temperatures and better light; park is open year-round but heat and crowds vary by season.
Weather & Climate near Landscape Arch
Landscape Arch's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid 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° | -5° | 21 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 8° | -1° | 16 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 14° | 4° | 26 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 19° | 11° | 23 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 25° | 16° | 22 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 31° | 22° | 11 mm | - | - | 3.0 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 Landscape Arch
From downtown Moab, drive north on US-191 for roughly 5 miles, then take UT-313 toward the entrance of Arches National Park. Follow signs to Devil’s Garden Trailhead (about 18 miles from Moab). The trailhead has limited parking; arrive early in high season.
Tips for Visiting Landscape Arch
- Arrive at first light - the low sun scours the red Navajo sandstone and the morning air is cool; later the arch is framed by noisy family groups.
- The official trail to the arch is an easy 1.6-mile (2.6 km) round trip from Devils Garden Trailhead; do not attempt to walk underneath - the area beyond the viewpoint has been closed since major rockfalls.
- Bring a wide-angle lens; the arch's slender span reads differently from every angle - the best photographic vantage is from the east side where the opening sits against sky.
- Carry layers: desert mornings can be chilly even when the day warms into the 80s F. There is no shade on parts of the trail.