Desert Nature Trail

Desert Nature Trail


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Located in Arches National Park, Desert Nature Trail lies beside the Arches Visitor Center at the main entrance to the park. The trail winds through plant communities common in the park along a .2-mile loop. An interpretive brochure, available at the trailhead, provides information about plants adaptations to the extreme weather of the high desert.

This trail gains less than 100 feet in elevation. The trail receives heavy use and takes about 15 to 30 minutes to complete.

Facilities: No facilities are provided at Desert Nature Trail.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Desert Nature Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Early spring is the best time to hike Desert Nature Trail.

Fees: A fee is charged to enter Arches National Park.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Unknown

Directions: Desert Nature Trail is located within Arches National Park. The entrance to Arches is located 5 miles north of Moab along Highway 191. From the Main Entrance, turn right into the Arches Visitor Center parking area.

Address

Arches National Park

PO Box 907

Moab, Utah 84532

Phone
General: (435) 719-2299
Fax: (435) 719-2305
TTY: (435) 719-2319

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