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The Best Hikes In Arches National Park With Kids

Arches National Park is one of the best national parks in the U.S. with 73,234 acres of eroded sandstone, towers, fins, balanced rocks, ribs, and the famous arches from where it gets its name. Here are the best hikes in Arches National Park with kids.

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DELICATE ARCH 

Delicate Arch is one of the most popular trails in Arches National Park, and it's the famous arch you see on Utah license plates.

About Delicate Arch Trail – Moderate Trail – Distance: 3.2 Miles round trip – Elevation Gain: 629 Feet

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DOUBLE ARCH

The Double Arch hike is one of the best hikes in Arches National Park with kids, including younger kids.

About Double Arch Trail – Easy Trail – Distance: .6 Miles round trip – Elevation Gain: 95 Feet – Accessible to wheelchairs with some assistance

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TUNNEL ARCH

The Tunnel Arch is well-trafficked and used for nature trips, hiking, and walking all year long.

About Tunnel Arch Trail – Easy Trail – Distance: .7 Miles round trip – Elevation Gain: 154 Feet – Known for gorgeous wildflowers

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LANDSCAPE ARCH

One interesting fact is that  Landscape Arch spans longer than a football field, making it quite an  impressive arch.

About Landscape Arch Trail – Easy Trail – Distance: 1.9 Miles round trip – Elevation Gain: 252 Feet – The largest natural arch in the world

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SAND DUNE

This hike is one of the Arches National Park's best hikes you can walk with your family.

About Sand Dune Trail – Easy Trail – Distance: .3 Miles round trip – Elevation Gain: 108 Feet - More secluded arch

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TOWER ARCH

The Tower Arch Trail is unpaved and can wash out in rainstorms, so be sure to check the road and weather conditions before hiking this trail.

About Tower Arch Trail – Moderate Trail – Distance: 2.4 Miles round trip – Elevation Gain: 600 Feet

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