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Desert Nature Trail
Hiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowed
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Desert Nature Trail begins at Arches Visitor Center. The trail is 0.2 mile (0.3 km) round trip and takes about 15 to 30 minutes to complete. Visitors will discover the adaptations of plants and animals in the desert on a self-guided nature walk. Trail guide is available at the trailhead.
Arches National Park contains a wealth of hiking trails that provide access to outstanding viewpoints and many of the park's famous features, including Balanced Rock and Delicate Arch. In many cases, trails travel under arches, affording quite a different perspective than what is visible from a car.

Facilities: Desert Nature Trail is within Arches National Park. The park offers restrooms, drinking water, and camping. The gift shop features books, maps and other publications.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to visit Arches National Park or to hike Desert Nature Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Arches National Park and Desert Nature Trail are open year-round. The visitor center is open daily from 8am to 4:30pm, with extended hours spring through fall. Visitor Center is closed on December 25th.

Fees: Entrance fees are charged. Fees are also charged for the Fiery Furnace walks and for camping.

Accessibility: Visitors with mobility impairments can access the visitor center, restrooms throughout the park, Devils Garden Campground site #37, the Park Avenue Viewpoint and the Delicate Arch Viewpoint.

For visitors with hearing impairments, a variety of publications may be obtained at the Visitor Center. Wayside exhibits with illustrations and text on natural and cultural features are situated throughout the Park and in the Visitor Center.

Rules: Pets may not accompany groups in the backcountry. Park in designated areas only.

Directions: Desert Nature Trail is in Arches National Park. The Arches Visitor Center is located along Highway 191, 5 miles north of Moab.

Address
Arches National Park
PO Box 907
Moab, Utah 84532-0907
Phone
General: (435) 719-2299
Fax: (435) 719-2305
TTY: (435) 719-2319
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