Twin Arch

Arch Two adjacent natural arches in red sandstone

A double-span sandstone arch in Utah’s canyon country, reached by short trails; draws hikers who map out sequences of arches and slot canyons.

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Twin Arch
Arches National Park, UT (area near Devils Garden/Windows)
38.7494, -109.5618
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https://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm
Park open 24 hours; Visitor Center seasonal (check nps.gov/arch)
Arches National Park entrance fee: $30 per vehicle (7 days).

How to Get to Twin Arch #

From Moab, enter Arches National Park on U.S. 191 and drive to the Devils Garden/Windows area via Arches Scenic Drive. Park at the nearest designated lot and follow the marked trails-most approaches to smaller arches including Twin Arch are under 1 mile round-trip on maintained paths.

Tips for Visiting Twin Arch #

  • Go early to avoid the midday crowds and harsh light; the best photos are at first or last light.
  • Combine this stop with the nearby Windows and Double Arch loops to make a half-day of easy hikes.
  • Respect signage-some of the flatter sandstone slabs are closed to protect cryptobiotic soil.

Best Time to Visit Twin Arch #

Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Summer is hot; winter brings fewer crowds but possible snow.

Spring
April-May · 50-75°F (10-24°C)
Pleasant hiking temperatures and clearer skies.
Fall
September-October · 55-80°F (13-27°C)
Warm days, cool nights-ideal for exploring multiple arches in a day.
Winter
December-February · 20-45°F (-6-7°C)
Cold and quiet; snow can make the red rock surreal but trails may be icy.

Weather & Climate near Twin Arch #

Climate

Twin 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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-9° – 4°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-5° – 9°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
-1° – 14°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
3° – 20°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
8° – 26°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
13° – 32°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
16° – 36°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
16° – 35°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
10° – 29°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 31 mm of rain.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
3° – 21°

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
-3° – 12°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-8° – 6°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

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