more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
289 ft
Climb
-281 ft
Descent
00:58:17
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
4,966 ft
Altitude min
5,243 ft
Altitude max
5,083 ft
Altitude start
5,092 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-65.8%
Grade max
33%
Grade min
3,606 ft
Distance climb
2,900 ft
Distance down
00:58:17
Avg time

Tower Arch Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arches National Park
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #23451 in Hiking [+]
    • #276112 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

East approach to Tower Arch that takes you past the Marching Men rock formation.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 miles avg distance
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Dec 15, 2024 @ 12:07pm
Dec 15, 2024
 Had the trail to ourselves. Perfect conditions.
Nov 19, 2024 @ 1:00pm
Nov 19, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tower Arch located?
      Tower Arch is located in Arches National Park, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Arches National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.78879, -109.68744.
      ▼ How hard is Tower Arch?
      Tower Arch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tower Arch?
      Tower Arch has 289 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 281 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,966 ft to 5,243 ft.
      ▼ Is Tower Arch a point to point trail?
      Tower Arch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tower Arch?
      Tower Arch is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tower Arch?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Tower Arch. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Tower Arch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tower Arch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Tower Arch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 2 minutes to hike Tower Arch. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tower Arch?
      Tower Arch is a very popular trail. There have been 124 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 201 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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