Partition Arch

Partition Arch showing desert views
Partition Arch which includes hiking or walking and tranquil scenes as well as an individual male
Partition Arch featuring landscape views and tranquil scenes
Partition Arch
Partition Arch featuring signage and tranquil scenes


Arrive early at this natural window at the end of a trail for the views, the serenity and the idyllic sunrise.

Partition Arch is a large circular opening in the rock face that offers a magnificent view of a valley in Arches National Park. It shares a trail with nearby Navajo Arch in the midst of seemingly endless red rocks and colorful surfaces. Snap photos of the valley and include the underside of the arch for interesting results.

Admire the size of this vast rock formation, which has a height and span of 30 feet (9 meters). Look through the smaller window just to the side of the main arch for a different perspective. Take photos from various angles to get a range of scenic snaps. Spot hikers on the Devils Garden Trail in the valley below.

The window-like arch stands at the end of Navajo Arch Spurs Trail. Embark on the fairly mild 3-mile (5-kilometer) round-trip with your family. Follow the clear signs to Partition Arch. Clamber over other rock formations, slick rock and dirt paths on your way.

Climb to nearby Landscape Arch, which is among the widest arches in the world. Spot Partition Arch in the distance from this arch, as the two are part of the same line of rock.

Ensure you bring enough water to last your visit in these scorching hot and barren conditions. Wear hiking shoes that are equipped to deal with the loose rocks.

Purchase a week-long vehicle pass for entry to this national park, which is open to visitors at all times. If you’ll be traveling to several parks, an annual pass can provide savings.

Find Partition Arch in the Devils Garden area, which is dense with fascinating rock formations in Arches National Park. Drive north from Moab to find the southern entrance and continue north for about 11 miles (18 kilometers) to get here. It is near many structures, such as Wall Arch, Landscape Arch and Navajo Arch.

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