Arches National Park

by Julie and Kel
(Paw Paw MI)

Devils Garden/Primitive Loop Trail-Double

This is a great hike at Arches National Park. There are a total of eight arches on this primitive hike. It begins at the Devils Garden Trailhead. The first .8 mile is graveled and well graded, winds among the tall fins to a spectacular view of Landscape Arch, with side trails to Tunnel Arch and Pine Tree Arch. The trail beyond becomes more challenging. It has sloped surfaces, goes across or on top of sandstone fins and in close proximity to drop-offs.

Hiking the primitive loop requires you to walk on steep, sloping sandstone surfaces. After Landscape Arch there are side trails to Navajo Arch and Partition Arch. Next is Double "O" Arch. After Double "O" the trail becomes primitive and more difficult. On the primitive loop you see Private Arch and Wall Arch, and pass through, over and around tall sandstone fins.

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Jan 26, 2009

You're Lucky To Have Seen Wall Arch!!
by: Marianne

Did you know that Wall Arch actually collapsed sometime during the night of August 4, 2008? You can see the write up, complete with before and after photos, on the park's website at http://www.nps.gov/arch/parknews/news080808.htm

It's a reminder of how fragile and temporary these natural wonders really are. Unfortunately the collapse has closed the primitive loop of the Devil's Garden Trail temporarily.

We did that same hike several years ago. It was a very hot day, but the sandstone fins and walls gave us some shady relief.

Thanks for sharing. What a great picture!
~Marianne.

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