Arches National Park Audio Tour: Explore Sandstone Arches

Discover Arches National Park at your own pace with GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour. Explore iconic formations and hear fascinating stories offline.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Arches National Park - As the audio guides play commentary based on your gps location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route(s) to match your interests and schedule.
  • Arches National Park Scenic Drive - Moab has long been a favorite place for adventure sport enthusiasts like mountain-bikers and rock climbers but simply driving the Arches National Park route as a sightseeing day trip is incredible in its own right.

With an introductory explanation of the complex geological forces required to create features like The Windows, and the slow, constant affect weather elements have to change the landscape, you’ll appreciate how remarkably unique it is. Hear stories about the characters who were drawn here and the fragile ecosystem that supplies a lifeline to a surprising amount of diversity.

But with over 2,000 arches located throughout the park, and most travellers on a limited schedule, we’ll lead you to not to be missed features like Double Arch and Landscape Arch. More time may allow you to visit Skyline Arch and Devils Garden areas, as well as many more.

  • Devil’s Garden Trailhead - Each area of Arches National Park has its unique features. Devil’s Garden might be one of the best to see ‘fins’, examples of these narrow rock walls before they have eroded away into the formation of arches. And of course the longest arch, Landscape Arch at 300 feet (94 metres) - while it lasts!
  • Double Arch - One spectacular arch not enough for you? Try Double Arch! Windows is a ‘must see’ section to explore within the Park, packed with a number of features in a small area, and easily accessible by a series of easy walks.
  • Landscape Arch Trail & Devils Garden Trail - The longest span arch in Arches National Park, Landscape Arch stretches 300+ feet (94m), but only 11 feet (3.5m) at its center point. Enjoy this arch while you can. You can see the debris from a fall back in 1991 when a large 60 foot (18m) slab fell in 1991. Since then the trail beneath the arch is closed.

The trail begins at Devils Garden trailhead. It is hard packed, with a few rolling hills, and around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) return.

Photograph in the early morning for best colours.

  • The Windows Section - You may never get to see all the 2000 arches of the park, but the Windows section is a great opportunity to see several arches in close proximity to each other. Looking through Windows, you will feel like you are staring into a completely different place.
  • Delicate Arch - One spectacular arch not enough for you? Try Double Arch! Windows is a ‘must see’ section to explore within the Park, packed with a number of features in a small area, and easily accessible by a series of easy walks.
  • Park Avenue Trail - Do the sheer cliffs of Park Avenue and the Courthouse Towers remind you of a downtown city sklyline?

There is an easy and paved trail to the Park Avenue viewpoint. Continue on another (1.6km/1 mile) deep down into the canyon onto the Courthouse Towers.

  • Skyline Arch - If you are flexible with your timing, try saving Skyline Arch for the late afternoon. It’s a short, easy 1/2 mile trail, but takes spectacular photos when the sun is low.
What's Included
  • Toll free phone, chat and email support
  • Pre-download and tour offline
  • In-app, web and PDF trip planners
  • Location-based stories, tips & directions that autoplay
  • GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour with 100+ points
  • One-time purchase with no time or date use limit or expiry
  • Flexible routes with suggested itineraries or create your own
What's Not Included
  • National Park Passes: $35 per vehicle (2024, vary depending on length of stay, ages & group size)
Additional Information

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of Arches National Park to unlock the secrets of its sandstone arches and unique rock formations. Along the way, hear stories on its fragile ecosystem and fascinating characters play automatically as you explore the iconic desert landscape.

Discover all of the park’s must-see features from the largest free-standing arch, Delicate Arch, to its longest arch, Landscape Arch. Plus, peek into another universe at The Windows, see giant Balanced Rock defy gravity, and marvel at Devils Garden’s narrow rock walls.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
No time limits or expiry, free updates
Like having a tour guide along for the drive

Location
Arches National Park
Start at one of the official tour introduction points (Moab or at the entrances to the National Parks) or join anywhere along the route and pick up the commentary at the next audio point. Open the GuideAlong app to preview the tour route and browse the suggested itineraries and trip planner.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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