Arches- Day 3

Our final day in Arches was another experience in wonderland. If you have the opportunity to come here plan on at least 3-days and expect to hike at least 20 miles. Due to the ages of McLeod and Erik we were limited to about 5-miles each day; but, no regrets.

Our first hike this day was to the North and South "Windows". This is only a 1/2 mile hike round trip. It's hard to compare these arches to those I have already shared with you. Suffice it to say, they are all incredible and worth seeing!

This arch (above) is called Landscape arch. About a decade ago a huge chunk of this arch fell, almost hitting 6 people who were underneath it. We were able to view a video one of them took while the arch was cracking and fell. I do not recall the quantity of rock but it was something approaching 180 tons. It is suggested that you hike to this arch since it is unknown how long it will remain. The hike is very easy and only about a 3-mile round trip. This hike is at the end of the road in the park, and seems to be the most popular (although the Fiery Furnace surpasses it in beauty). If you go, I suggest you drive to the end of the road in the early morning and do this hike before the other tourists show up.