Devils Garden Loop is my favorite hike in Arches National Park and not to be missed if you’re looking for a true desert adventure in Moab. If you complete the full loop, you’ll pass 7 unique arches and find numerous places that are prime for a photo opps.

In order to complete the entire loop you need to hike along a “primitive” trail that requires some scrambling. I recommend hiking the loop counterclockwise, so you have to scramble up the steep sections of slickrock instead of downclimbing.

If the full loop sounds too daunting, you can still hike to a few of the arches. Landscape Arch, Pine Tree Arch, and Tunnel Arch are all easily accessible on well-maintained trails. You can also tack on Double O Arch, Navajo Arch, and Partition Arch without completing the full loop, but it requires a steep hike up a sandstone fin. Dark Angel Arch is a bit deeper on the trail, so if you want to visit it, it makes sense to hike the full loop.

Trail Stats for Devils Garden Loop

Location: Arches National Park

Trailhead Location: Google Maps

Trailhead Parking Difficulty: Easy-moderate. There’s a large parking lot and people tend to regularly come and go.

Distance: ~8 miles if you complete the full loop

Elevation Gain: 1050 ft.

Difficulty: Difficult (7.5-8/10)

Estimated Hike Time: 3 ½-4 ½ hours (You’re definitely going to want to factor in time to take photos on this hike!)

Fee: Arches National Park entrance fee required ($30/vehicle) or use an America the Beautiful or other federal recreation pass. Be aware, Arches National Park requires timed-entry reservations from April-October.

Dog-Friendly?: No.

Best Time of Year to Hike: Fall, winter, and spring.

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