Arches Scenic Drive: 9 Thrilling Things we Saw

The 18-mile scenic drive from the park entrance to the Devil's Garden Trailhead is filled with viewpoints and must-see attractions.

Park Avenue Viewpoint

Your first stop is the Park Avenue viewpoint/trailhead. A short walk into a small canyon with incredible rock formations.

Courthouse Towers Viewpoint

Spectacular Rock Formations Called Three Gossips, Sheep Rock and the Courthouse Tower

Balanced Rock

Be Presented by the unnerving sight of a huge rock seemingly resting on no support!

The Windows Section

Here you will see The Parade of Elephants, Turret Arch, the Garden of Eden, North Window, South Window, and Double Arch.

Delicate Arch Viewpoint

The Drive is a great way to see Delicate Arch if you don't have time to hike to Delicate Arch or if you have mobility restrictions.

Salt Valley Overlook

Here you are rewarded with the sight of The Marching Men and Tower Arch.

Fiery Furnace Viewpoint

A labyrinth of fins and spires. Take A Ranger Led Hike Here.

Sand Dune Arch A fun and easy hike through the sand

Skyline Arch

Skyline Arch is easily seen from the roadway Make sure you take the short trail for a birds-eye view of the arch.

Here are 10 Tips While Visiting Arches National Park as told to us by rangers there!