The hike to Landscape Arch is definitely worth your while. It is approximately 1.5 miles round trip and is rated easy to hike. This hike is perfect for families of all ages as the trail is paved, wide, and level. The Arch lies at the end of the Devil’s Garden Trail. The Devil’s Garden area is host to many beautiful arches and is located at the top of Arches National Park. It’s trailhead, ending at Landscape Arch, is a beautifully paved and wide open trail. Not many trails in the Arches region are as easy to hike as the Devil’s Garden Trailhead. While on the trailhead, visitors can break off on another trail that extends to the Primitive Loop which provides access to many other amazing natural structures and sites in the area.

Not long ago there was a short trail that passed directly underneath Landscape Arch. This was an incredibly stunning way to get up close and personal with the beautiful structure. However, due to the natural erosion process causing chunks to fall from the arch, visitors are no longer allowed to use the trail. However, this fragile, delicate-looking arch can be just as astounding when viewed from the main trailhead and viewing area.

While Landscape Arch is a definite reason to visit Arches National Park, there are many other lesser, yet beautiful, arches to be explored on your venture up to Landscape Arch. The Spur Trail is a little trail that takes you to two lesser known arches. This trail is located a few hundred feet off of the Devil’s Garden Trail and brings you to Pine Tree Arch and Tunnel Arch, depending on the fork you take.

Many other arches you can visit on your hike up to Landscape Arch include Private Arch, Partition Arch, Navajo Arch, Wall Arch, Double O Arch, the Dark Angel Pinnacle and more. The Primitive Loop takes you to all of these spectacular arches.

Landscape Arch is the largest arch in the entire world and therefore it is rightfully famous. Visitors from all parts of the world travel to Arches National Park to feast their eyes on the beauty of Landscape Arch. It is worth visiting and taking the quick and easy hike to snap a few breathtaking pictures.

Let us speak to the adventurer in you, as we tell you about the 1.5 mile Sand Cove Trailhead Hike.

Located just outside of Leeds, Utah, off of the Babylon Road, and three miles south of it’s intersection with the towns Main street. The trail’s beginning can be found just one and a half miles from the northern boundary of the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, at the Sand Cove Trailhead parking area.

From here hikers will trek down a short eighth of a mile trail, while following the ATV trail, (Jeep Road) to the right for nearly a half mile. At this point the outdoorsman/woman within in you can really begin to jump with joy. At the end of this half mile trail, you will find a primitive off-the-grid camping area where you can rest, enjoy a warming fire, or spend an enchanted night under the Utah sky. For those of you with high-clearance ATV’s, you can simply drive directly to the camping area! But, watch out for the explorers that will be on foot!

Trail signs will mark the beginning of your journey down the infamous Arch trail. Twisting, turning and winding through natural rocky drainage and divine red rock deposits, along with some sandy sections. Within just a mile of the trails beginning you will come to the stand-alone naturally formed arch. You will want to be sure to have your camera handy as this is a sight that you will not want to forget, and will likely find difficult not to feel the desire to share with your friends and family.

Don’t stop there though. Another half mile of hiking will take you down the charming Virgin River, to where the trail comes to a halt. To some, this is the point where it really comes to be the most challenging and enjoyable. Looking around, you will see a lofty slope with a thick layer of sand covering it. If you should so choose. There is no shame in turning around and heading back to the camping or parking area as so many hike do so often.

Upon the retreat if you would like to experience the expedition through a more moderate climb. Located about twenty yards from the familiar arch, is an unmarked trail, that is fitting for adventurers of all skill levels. Leading you through some of the parks less sandy areas, it will lead you back up to the beginning of the trail at the parking area.

This trail, in its entirety, is fun for everyone. Whether you are new to hiking or a seasoned veteran, completing this trail is most certainly within your capability. In fact, bring the whole family along and make it a fun and memorable trip that can be held, and cherished for many years to come.

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