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Most of the trails on hikespeak.com are in California, but if you’re traveling to another state, there are lots of cool places to visit. Pick a state above to begin exploring. You will find information on some of America’s exceptional national parks: Arches, Badlands, Canyonlands, Glacier, Hawai‘i Volcanoes, Indiana Dunes, Mount Rainier, Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, and Zion.

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Utah

North and South Window Arch and Turret Arch Loop
in Arches National Park

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Hiking Arches North and South Window Arch Turret Arch Utah North and South Window Arch and Turret Arch Loop Arches National Park

This one-mile loop visits three impressive arches in close vicinity. The North and South Window Arches form openings in the same sandstone fin, while Turret Arch stands within a more castle-like formation. The circle between the arches has three spurs leading to the base of each arch, creating an action-packed hike with just 150 feet of elevation gain. North Window Arch The first... Read more.

By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 11, 2010 Last updated: February 10, 2020

Utah

Double Arch
in Arches National Park

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Wonders never cease in Arches National Park. For proof, hike Double Arch Trail, which visits two grand arches joined at a common pillar at a 90-degree angle. The 0.8-mile round trip hike passes a unique sandstone formation known as the Parade of Elephants while ascending 125 feet to the Siamese spans. The start of Double Arch Trail is just a few hundred feet from the trailhead for the... Read more.

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Distance: 0.8 miles · Elevation change: 125 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 11, 2010 Last updated: February 10, 2020

Utah

Balanced Rock
in Arches National Park

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Balanced Rock Arches National Park Hiking Arches

This 1/3 of a mile loop circles one of Arches' most prominent landmarks. Balanced Rock is a defiant 55-foot tall block of Estrada Sandstone that rests on a narrow stand of Dewey Bridge Rock. As you approach Balanced Rock from the south, the impressive pillar looks like a ball resting on an old milk bottle. That shape changes as you tour around Balanced Rock, but no matter how you look at... Read more.

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Distance: 0.33 miles · Elevation change: 50 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 10, 2010 Last updated: June 4, 2017

Utah

Delicate Arch
in Arches National Park

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Delicate Arch Trail to Delicate Arch Sunset hike Arches National Park Utah

Do not leave Arches National Park without seeing Delicate Arch. The emblematic arch appears on the Utah License plate, and while it is certainly not the largest in the park, it is probably the most memorable. Two overlooks provide a distant view of the arch, but the best way to see Delicate Arch is to hike right up to it. This incredible 3-mile trek is a must-do for anyone visiting... Read more.

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Distance: 3 miles · Elevation change: 500 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 10, 2010 Last updated: February 10, 2020

Utah

Skyline Arch
in Arches National Park

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Skyline Arch Arches National Park Trail Hiking Utah

Skyline Arch Trail is short enough to be overlooked when you are planning your itinerary for Arches National Park, but the impressive rock span at the end of the effortless trail is worth checking out. Located near the Devils Garden Trailhead (start of the hike to Landscape Arch), this 0.4-mile round trip hike ascends a mere 50 feet to the base of a sandstone fin that houses a large elevated... Read more.

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Distance: 0.4 miles · Elevation change: 40 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 9, 2010 Last updated: February 10, 2020

Utah

Landscape Arch
in Arches National Park

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Landscape Arch Hike Devils Garden Trail Arches National Park Moab Utah

The 290-foot long Landscape Arch is believed to be the longest natural rock span in the world. The impressive sandstone arch can be reached via a level two-mile out and back hike in the Devils Garden region of Arches Nation Park. The trek can be expanded to 2.5-miles round trip by visiting two other arches along the way, or extended beyond Landscape Arch to visit several more arches deeper... Read more.

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Distance: 2.5 miles · Elevation change: 130 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 9, 2010 Last updated: February 10, 2020

Utah

Grand View Point
in Canyonlands National Park

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Hike Canyonlands Grand View Point Canyonlands National Park

As the name implies, this is a hike with near endless views. Grand View Point is the southern-most spot on Canyonland's high mesa, the Island in the Sky. Laid out below is a complex network of canyons carved by the converging Colorado and Green Rivers. This 2-mile round trip hike leaves from Grand View Overlook and travels down the mesa's edge for as far as you can go without running out... Read more.

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Distance: 2 miles · Elevation change: 80 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: July 23, 2010 Last updated: September 10, 2018

Utah

Overlooks in the Island in the Sky district
of Canyonlands National Park

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Visit Canyonlands national park overlooks

The Island in the Sky offers great views for visitors who aren't in favor of exploring too far from their transportation. Even for hikers, every overlook in the Island in the Sky in worth checking out. The two viewpoints should not be missed are Grand View Overlook and Green River Overlook. These provide excellent views along with informative panels. Grand View Overlook at the south... Read more.

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By: Seth Smigelski Published: July 23, 2010 Last updated: November 4, 2018

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