Ring Arch | Arches National Park

Hiking Ring Arch - Arches National Park Hiking Ring Arch

Arches National Park

Overview

Mon Patchy smoke before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 101. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
101° | 64°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 102. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
102° | 66°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 104.
104° | 67°
Thu A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 102.
102° | 69°
Fri A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 100.
100° | 67°
RATING: Easy hike
LENGTH: 1-2 hours
SEASON: Any, although summers can be very hot. If hiking in hot times of the year, start early!
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None, bring all you need.
Mon Patchy smoke before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 101. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
101° | 64°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 102. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
102° | 66°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 104.
104° | 67°
Thu A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 102.
102° | 69°
Fri A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 100.
100° | 67°
Looking back toward the park highway.
Looking back toward the park highway.

Ring Arch doesn't have an official trail to it, and is less visited compared to more famous arches like Delicate Arch or Landscape Arch. Accessing Ring Arch requires a bit of a hike and is a good adventure for those looking for less trodden paths within the park. This is a really nice outing to get away from the crowds. Though there is not an official trail, it has a very well-worn social trail, so navigation is fairly straightforward. The arch is quite stunning and there is a small rock art panel that can be visited as well.

Size: The dimensions of the Ring Arch are approximately 40 feet in height and 75 feet in width. In general, I think it photographs better in morning light.
Part of the rock art near Ring Arch
Part of the rock art near Ring Arch

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