Windows loop trail arches

The two Spectacles are formed of the same sandstone fin, one of the farthest reaches of the collection that sits below Elephant Butte. Double Arch takes its name because of it consists of two arches that share the same stone as a foundation for both of their outer legs. Double Arch was formed by downward water erosion from atop the sandstone, rather than from side-to-side water erosion.

To the south of Double Arch lies a lone section of sandstone, the remnants of the fin to which Double Arch used to belong. Click here for more information about Arches and the surrounding area. Also in Arches. The Windows Trail Also known as the Spectacles, these two arches stand side by side, though separated by some distance, cut from the same sandstone fin.

The Windows Section is located 12 miles 19 km from the park entrance. Limited oversize parking is available at the lower lot near Double Arch. Toilets are open year-round. There is no drinking water available at the trailhead. Parking is generally busy for much of the day. To avoid peak congestion, arrive before 9 am or after 1 pm. To get there, drive 9 miles into the park from the main entrance until you reach Balance Rock, then turn right at Balanced Rock and drive another 3 miles.

Follow signs to the Windows and park in the parking lot near the trailhead. Because this hike has such great scenery it is often overcrowded, so it is best to attempt early in the day or later in the afternoon. These are also better times to walk around the WIndows because it is cooler, and if you hike around the golden hours around dawn and dusk the rocks will turn shades of orange and red you never thought possible.

Arches NP is 5 miles north of Moab on highway Maps and brochures are available at the park entrance. Turret Arch is in the Windows area of Arches NP and the turnoff to the right, 10 miles from park entrance is well signed. Parking for the area is two miles from the turnoff. Reviews 1, Sort by:.

Carissa Warne. January 13, Hiking Great! Easy and beautiful scenery. Linda Truong. January 12, Beautiful and short stroll. Maddi Kuckuk. January 11, Easy and beautiful views. Emma Funk. January 9, Pretty arches and easy trail - maybe too easy. Billye Wilson. Hiking Icy Snow. Vagabond Vern. January 5, I needed a boost from some new trail friends but otherwise a great hike.

Randall Gatewood Jr. January 2, Rock climbing Snow. Matt Thompson. December 29, Phoebe Mo. December 27, Great trail, easy walk to viewpoints. Daisy Luther. Do it at sunset!! Michael Nelson. December 25, Chloe Smith. December 23, Sherry Rice. December 22, Lauren Dunne. December 18, Scheidler Travels. December 15, Great trail on primitive. Only light snow so footing was good. Chris User. December 2, Walking Great! Great views. Akshat Agarwal.

Show 10 40 per page. The Double Arch trail is considered "barrier free. There are some slopes and a sandy surface at the end of the trail. Accessible parking is available. The first yards 91 m of The Windows trail is flat, hard packed, and considered "barrier free.

An accessible toilet is located nearby. Read more about accessibility at Arches. Explore This Park. Arches National Park Utah.