![]() At a minimum, you will need hiking shoes, 2-3L of water per person (this trailhead had a fill station during our visit and my camelback was a lifesaver), and for those who aren't completely sure-footed, hiking poles may be valuable as well- so many people had none and no one was surprised they were having a hard time. For these people, the trail would be truly awful. So while we didn't think this trail was as hard as originally anticipated, it is worth noting these features going into it because we saw many people attempt the rocky sections despite being very afraid and not wearing the proper gear in the slightest. Early in the morning with proper gear and a bit of hiking experience? We've certainly hiked worse. As frequent hikers we thought it could have been a lot worse (and it likely is for kids, those with mobility issues, if you arrive later in the day and the rocks are scorching hot, or after a rain). Daunting when you are staring at them? Absolutely. While the park describes this trail as difficult, and anonymous online reviewers make this one sound like the worst hike ever, we honestly didn't have much of a problem with the difficult sections. As such, commentary on the loop section of the trail after the Double O Arch is not included. The vast majority of visitors only take the out-and-back in an effort of time and we did the same. Note: The Double O Arch Trail can be either completed as an out-and-back hike or a much longer loop hike. ![]() You're going to see why you need to visit this one early here! In this one, we wanted to share more about what you can see on the Double O Arch Trail and give some hiking tips for those visiting as well. This ended up being a great tactic that we would repeat again in future visits. There were many reasons for this including being able to see many of the trail's seven arches with epic morning light but also to tackle some of the trickier hiking segments with minimal crowds. While most visitors will likely make haste to the park's most famous arch, Delicate Arch, we decided to take a different approach with a 6 am entry and went to Double O Arch. This gorgeous national park in Utah is home to dozens upon dozens of uniquely formed arches and is truly one of the most spectacular places in the United States. No one will argue that Arches National Park is not worthy of its name. Listed prices and attraction details may have changed since our visit and initial publication. ![]() Please check out our Terms and Conditions for more information. Disclaimers: Our site uses demographic data, email opt-ins, display advertising, and affiliate links. ![]()
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