more stats
3,629 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-146 ft
Descent
00:26:03
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
5,175 ft
Altitude min
5,305 ft
Altitude max
5,287 ft
Altitude start
5,174 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-41.4%
Grade max
18.1%
Grade min
1,309 ft
Distance climb
1,972 ft
Distance down
348 ft
Distance flat
00:26:03
Avg time

Windows Loop (Backside) Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arches National Park
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #3589 in Hiking [+]
    • #26631 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #233 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #549 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

The backside offers more unique views of the window arches. There is a little narrow slot on the north end to slip between the rocks.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Windows Loop... Trail Reports

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May 8, 2026 @ 2:18pm (America/Denver)
May 8, 2026
 Facile, mais attention de bien suivre la loop. Peu de marqueurs.
Apr 22, 2025 @ 2:31pm
Apr 22, 2025
 Dry
Oct 4, 2024 @ 12:54pm
Oct 4, 2024
May 18, 2023 @ 12:40am
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Mar 24, 2020 @ 12:42pm
Mar 24, 2020
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on May 8, 2026
Dry
Avg: 1 (1 votes)
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      Rock formations 11Desert 2

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Windows Loop (Backside) located?
      Windows Loop (Backside) 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 38.68484, -109.5334.
      ▼ How hard is Windows Loop (Backside)?
      Windows Loop (Backside) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Windows Loop (Backside)?
      Windows Loop (Backside) has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 146 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,175 ft to 5,305 ft.
      ▼ Is Windows Loop (Backside) a point to point trail?
      Windows Loop (Backside) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Windows Loop (Backside)?
      Windows Loop (Backside) is 3,629 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Windows Loop (Backside)?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Windows Loop (Backside). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Windows Loop (Backside)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Windows Loop (Backside) are:
      • October (17 activities)
      • March (12 activities)
      • November (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Windows Loop (Backside)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Windows Loop (Backside) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Windows Loop (Backside)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to hike Windows Loop (Backside). The trail is 3,629 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Windows Loop (Backside)?
      Windows Loop (Backside) is a very popular trail. There have been 468 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 461 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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