Pine Tree Arch

Arch Sandstone natural arch inside Arches National Park

Pine Tree Arch in Utah sits among red‑rock sandstone formations; visitors reach it by short hikes to photograph the arch and explore nearby trails in national‑park country.

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Pine Tree Arch
Arches National Park, Utah 84532, USA
38.7875, -109.5985
Park open 24 hours; Arches Visitor Center hours vary seasonally (check NPS site)
$30 per vehicle (Arches National Park - 7-day pass)

How to Get to Pine Tree Arch #

From Moab, drive north on US-191 to the Arches National Park entrance; follow the Arches Scenic Drive to pullouts and trailheads. The arch is reached via short park trails - check signage at trailheads and respect park rules about staying on designated paths.

Tips for Visiting Pine Tree Arch #

  • Arrive early or late in the day to avoid the busiest hours on the Arches Scenic Drive; Pine Tree Arch is quieter in the evening light.
  • Bring layers - desert temperatures swing dramatically between day and night.
  • Park at the designated trailhead along the Arches Scenic Drive and follow official paths to protect fragile cryptobiotic soil.

Best Time to Visit Pine Tree Arch #

Best in spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds; summer can be hot and winter can bring snow and icy trails.

Spring
March-May · 5-25°C
Warm days and cool nights; wildflowers and pleasant hiking conditions.
Autumn
September-November · 10-25°C
Clear skies and comfortable daytime temperatures; crowds taper off after Labor Day.

Weather & Climate near Pine Tree Arch #

Climate

Pine Tree 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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

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

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

16 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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 14°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
25°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
13° 31°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
16° 35°

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° 34°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
10° 29°

Weather

25 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
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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3° 12°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

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

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

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