is one of Utah’s most visited destinations due to the plethora of wind-chiseled arches. Many of the parks iconic arches can be seen right from the road and some have accessible pathways to viewpoints or short trails, though most are unpaved. Trails tend to have multiple surfaces ranging from packed to lose dirt with crushed or larger rocks. Electric wheelchairs or manuals with adapted equipment will have an easier time navigating the terrain of the trails at Arches National Park.

Some of the bigger rock formation sites have accessible vaulted (pit) toilets besides one, which is detailed below. The Visitor’s Center has a handicapped stall and a separate accessible family/handicapped restroom; both with automatic doors. You can get information at the Visitor’s Center or browse through the gift shop. Outside the visitor’s center you will find four handicapped parking spots, one of which is van accessible.

If you wanted to really take your time you could spread a trip to Arches National Park into two days. Or spend one full day driving around and getting out at some spots, but you have to move real fast to cover the whole park. The best times of the year to visit the park are spring and fall, read full weather details here. When planning a visit to Arches National Park remember to wear sunscreen and hold onto your hat because it tends to be windy in certain spots. Above all, have water.

Accessible Attractions at Arches

Below is some information about some of the major accessible and semi-accessible attractions at Arches National Park. There are a number of viewpoints that are generally accessible but have no modifications or parking at times, including La Sal Mountains Viewpoint, Courthouse Towers Viewpoint, Petrified Viewpoint, Panorama Point, Salt Valley Overlook. The Fiery Furnace Viewpoint has one handicapped parking spot and a vaulted (pit) toilet.