Tapestry Arch Arch
Scenic sandstone arch within Canyonlands National Park
A sandstone arch in Utah popular with hikers and photographers, reached via desert trails and often paired with other nearby natural arches.
Tapestry Arch at a Glance#
Address: Tapestry Arch, Canyonlands area, Utah (remote location)
How to Get to Tapestry Arch#
The arch is in southeastern Utah’s canyons; access is by dirt track and short hike. The nearest paved waypoint is US-191 or local County roads that feed into trailheads around Canyonlands; a high-clearance vehicle is recommended for the last stretches.
Tips for Visiting Tapestry Arch#
- Access requires a short hike along a sand/dirt trail; avoid attempting after heavy rains when tracks can be slippery.
- Good light for photography is early morning or late afternoon, when the sandstone's layers throw dramatic shadows.
- Carry water and a map; this is a remote area within Canyonlands country and services are sparse.
Best Time to Visit Tapestry Arch#
Best in spring or autumn for comfortable hiking temperatures and good light.
Weather & Climate near Tapestry Arch#
Tapestry 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 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.
